In the vast landscape of late-2000s rock and soul revival, few albums straddle the line between gritty underground authenticity and mainstream placement as effectively as . Released in 2009, this sophomore album served as the sonic bridge between the raw, lo-fi garage rock of their debut ( Great Vengeance and Furious Fire ) and the polished, horn-driven funk that would later dominate their career.
The undeniable centerpiece of the album. Built around a sample from The Meters’ "Oh, Calcutta!", this track became a global phenomenon, appearing in everything from The Fighter to Borderlands 2 . In high-fidelity, the separation between the funky bassline and the soaring backing vocals creates a wide, immersive soundstage. 2. "Short Change Hero" the heavy the house that dirt built 2009 flac work