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rootsrockmusic report cd review -November, 2006
Joe Hendrick and the Mudflaps’ CD is supremely entertaining. You will find yourself wanting to listen to this album again and again. Hendrick’s is short of neither talent nor opinion and his style of Americana rock and roll will have you hoppin’ while his humorous, sometimes cynical, lyrics will have you chucklin’. It is a great combination and the makings of a great time.
The thirteen original tracks are a testament to Hendrick’s talent as a songwriter/storyteller and to his wit. The sometimes hard hitting lyrics are acidic and downright funny at the same time. His casual, clear almost conversational voice convey the stories so richly, you will feel Hendrick is next to you.
Though most of the tracks are inspired roots rock and Americana, the listener is also treated to some new-wavish sounds. This bit of variety just adds to the enjoyment. Joe and his Mudflaps are truly in sync in this CD and they will have you rocking from start to finish.
Herb Barbee - RMR Staff Reviewer
City newspaper Rochester July, 2006
Not unlike The Blasters or Steve Earle, who infuse a little country bop into roots rock, Joe Hendrick slings some sweet rockabilly guitar within an array off roots styles. The curveball, however, is the new wave-y strain of some of these tunes, like the track “Radio Talk Show” that reminds me of a less-weird Television. But in keeping with roots rock’s affinity for storytelling goosed with a humorous twist, cuts like “The Eyes Of Tammy Faye” or “Rock ’N’ Roll Aisle” are sure-fire crack ups. The guitar is tight and clean, sharing the spotlight with Hendrick’s casual vocal style. Hendrick, who previously twanged mighty for Krypton 88, also plays bass on this disc. The whole platter rolls solid and steady, and like so many pleasant evenings dancing and romancing to this type of music, is over way too soon.
--- Frank De Blase
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