Racket Of Three

Bill Ribas of NYRock Magazine writes in the liner notes about Racket Of Three, "The Mambo Sons have consistently played out rock and roll with feeling, with an edge, and without the need for smoke and mirrors. Their form is simple: bass, drums and guitar. Yet there's more to the band and their music. The music is melodic, with hooks that stay in your head for days at a time. And it's not just the hooks that get to you, but often what you don't think about - the guitar sound, what effects are used (or not used), the effortless foundation of the bass and drums, the vocals, not doubled with effects to cover wavers and close notes, but raw and from the heart. And then there's the guitar leads. Yep, guitar leads. A lost art in today's world, but a means of communication that can stop your breathing while you listen for the finish. An ineffable statement, but one that can make or break a song. Put it all together, and you realize that the Mambo Sons continue the spirit and sound of rock & roll with this disc."