CATFISH RISING

Surprisingly good album for this time period, one of their stronger later albums. Starts off with a couple somewhat generic rockers, but then gets much more interesting. More acoustic than expected (lots of mandolin), and more diverse. Very Bluesy, from bluesy acoustic numbers to slow blues to blues-rock. Probably their most blues-heavy album since Benefit, and overall, it works very well, as they change-up the various blues styles throughout the album. Best tracks: Roll Your Own, Rocks on the Road, Gold-Tipped Boots Black Jacket and Tie, When Jesus Came to Play. Weaker tracks: This is Not Love, Occasional Demons, White Innocence. Rating 3 stars