I reviewed Siogo a couple of weeks ago and I mentioned the bands’ golden period. This was the pinnacle, and at the same time, the end of their classic period.

This was probably as heavy as any other southern band ever were. At the same time, the ballad Diary Of A Working Man is one of the few ballads I can appreciate. Not sure why I connect with this song so much, maybe it’s Ricky’s delivery or the subject matter, either way it’s a great song.

Fly Away was released as a single and it did quite well, but it’s the harder groove songs that really make this baby sing. Good Morning is a full tilt opener, Too Hard To Handle has a killer latin vibe that builds and builds, Dry County is southern soaked through and through, and Rattle Snake Rock N’ Roller is a sure fire boogie delight complete with Shorty Medlocke banjo intro. My favourite track is the Skynyrd inspired Searchin’ with obligatory killer rambling solo.  

In their time they were a great band, and this album is the best of the lot.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.