Frills are overrated. Ray Mason again proves that three chords, good songs and a little joy in the heart goes a long way in making hook-filled roots rock. On `Don`t Mess With My Routine` Mason and his backing band Stephen Desaulniers, Frank Marsh and Tom Shea, are backed by keyboards and horns, adding a nice R&B flavor that fans of J. Geils Band or Southside Johnny will enjoy. Ray and his cohorts dish up the meat-and-potatoes old-school r&b roots rock. It is like visiting your favorite cafeteria and enjoying the same dish every single time. It is good, it is consistent, and it puts a smile on your face. Ray`s music has that effect. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (Hi-N-Dry)
