Issue #16
Ol' Yeller - Good Luck
by Nick Leet

Rich, Rich, Rich, where do you get all those wonderful songs?

Rich Mattson has been pumping out quality songs for longer than anyone can remember and Ol' Yeller's new album "Good Luck" is no exception. The album kicks off with the catchy "Jean Jacket Weather." If you haven't heard this track yet, you don't have to worry, because I'm sure The Current will get you caught up in it as soon as possible. "You Can Laugh" follows and it's more of the meat and potatoes rock and roll this band is so good at delivering. On "Country Hilt," Mattson talks about all the things he doesn't need weighing him down, like plasma TVs and SUVs. Sounds like the time Rich has experienced since going up north hasn't hampered his songwriting, but, in fact, inspired him. The secret weapon for Ol' Yeller is the great guitar work of Andy Schultz. Twin Cities bands should take note, because this is how rock and roll should be done.

There really isn't a bad track on this record and the way Mattson writes 'em, the next record will rock just as much.

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