Cargo Records

Moanin

Moanin' was produced in Detroit by Jim Diamond; thanks to his expert guidance and patience as well as the mix by Greg Cartwright of Oblivians fame, the album is looser, more sympathetic, warming up what was previously stark chilliness.

The performances are better-crafted as well, as on a haunting reworking of the old "Jesus on the Mainline" and a nice rendition of Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime." There's actually tuneful popiness to be heard, and much more expressive singing. - Trouser Press