Many big label bands fail at producing a recording as good as this one. Everything expected in a quality release is here, as is the sense that from just hearing the opening rhythm of their cover of Larry Cordle's "Lonesome For You," this is an album worthy of attention. That rhythm, from Tommy Webb's guitar, Chris Goble's banjo, Kenny O'Quinn's mandolin, and Tad Huff's bass, all percolating, chugging, rhumba and rock, is hardly revolutionary in itself, but the band does it so well, it sounds refreshingly fresh. No sooner does the rhythm set, in leaps Webb with his highly distinctive and expressive voice, and they're off.

From there, they shift into the bluesy waltz title tune and from there, with a cover of Lester Flatt's "No Mother Or Dad," back into that chugging rhythm, altered with just enough blues coloring to give it its own identity. Then comes Webb's tribute to his love of bluegrass music. Again, there is a variation of that opening rhythm, this time heavier on the rhumba and turning what could have been a marginal tune into a more than passable track. The fifth song is an uplifting, slow gospel tune, "He Looked Beyond My Faults And Saw My Needs," followed by Webb's strong, engaging "It's All Behind Me Now."

At this point, halfway in, the opening prediction of quality is confirmed. Webb can really put a song across, and this is a fine ensemble full of fine soloists. It is also apparent that Webb and producer Ron Stewart have great ears for hooks and a knack for finding wonderful, lesserdone material. They continue this trend for the rest of the album with a bluesy "South Of Cincinnati," through Pete Goble's "Julie Ann," and culminating in one of the best covers of '50sstyle country I've heard since I've been reviewing, "Someday You'll Call My Name." Big, small, or no label, this is an entertaining recording. (Kindred Records, 65 Scott Hill Rd., Irvine KY 40336, <a href="http://www.kindredrecords.com" mce_href="http://www.kindredrecords.com"