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Led by Jack Birks, an unquestionable talent, their marrying of country, blues and rock and roll sees them stroll, bound and often leg it through a wealth of traditional early 70s rock sensibilities, certainly calling on The Band and their contemporaries, so to label it Americana-influenced, wouldn’t be too far from the truth. But as with all truths, stipulations apply, and there’s soul buried in this like a Muscle Shoals Christmas party, so whether we‘re talking about Free or Jackson Browne, the likes of John Martyn and Sam Cooke equally apply. (Dan Jones)


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