Alaska`s undisputed bar-band champions follow up the fine country-drenched Ten Day Bender with and ode to rock n roll. Emphasize the rock. Sounding like later-day Uncle Tupelo, 60 Watt Ave`s title track stomps out of the gate like a mustang. Evan Phillips vocals range from sensitive to swagger; the music moans and rocks. The band calls their brand of music Alaskan Rock n` Roll even if the rest of the world might say this crunchy, twangy guitars-fueled album sounds like it came right out of America`s heartland. Those looking to fill that rock jones that frequently gets overlooked in Americana can stop right here. This albums sweats rock n roll. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (self-released)
