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varied “ feel ” and tempos had me looking forward to what I would hear in each subsequent track . I was so into the bluesy “ Be Good to Yourself ” that it seemed a short performance by guys long on blues chops . You know---how when you ’ re enjoying yourself , time seems to race by . “ I Can ’ t Take It ” treated me to the Hammond B3 sound I love , and played by Eric Safka . Here , too , is that driving , interesting bass line with novel , rhythmic vocal and instrumental action . I love the musical surprises here and the jazzy chord changes . “ Let It Go ” begins with a spoofy Wolfman Jack , then Marra ’ s vocal on a fun country two-step with tickling guitar and piano interplay . Really , really fun . I didn ’ t want it to end ! “ Sweet Little Lady ” the final track , was recorded live at Asbury Park ’ s Stone Pony . You ’ ll hear killer solos from all the players . This is the strong , mutual climax a band and its live audience want to feel when the

Listen to “ I Can ’ t Take It ” by Colossal Street Jam

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