Originally an instrumental band, The Cruel Sea took their sound to the next level with the introduction of lead singer Tex Perkins. Because of this their albums have always been filled with instrumentals, but the addition of vocals on some songs really brings something to the mix. Their best songs aren’t on this album (I’d argue that The Honeymoon Is Over and Black Stick are the highlights of their career). Although it could be said that Better Get a Lawyer from this album does provide a template of what the band sounds like. A rootsy and slightly rocking song, with the vocal snarl of Tex Perkins topping things off nicely.
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