The masters of the bar room boogie are back! And it is about time too. This long awaited return album by The Quireboys does not disappoint. At the first listening to there was the odd couple of songs that stood out from the rest.

I must admit, though I thought it was a bit calm for their style to start with, but the more I have listened to it, the more it has really grown on me. Most of my favourite albums have ended up growing on me and playing with my affections.

There are some brilliant songs that really stand out on this studio piece, like "Six Degrees" and "C'mon", they have the QB stamp of approval and genius all over them, just like the immortal "Mayfair" and "7 o'clock".

Then there are the ballads lulling you into their shy seductive world, while Mr. Gray's distinctive and eluding voice captures each moment and suspends it in time.

The CD kicks off with the title track of the album - "This is Rock n Roll". The intro starts with the distinguishable tone of the boogie woogie piano, while Spikes gravelly voice seduces the listener to "Dream, Forever, Together" because, "this is Rock n Roll and it's the only thing you know"! And it is true……..

Second Track on the album is "Show Me What You Got". This track starts very like a Lenny Kravitz number. It is one of those tracks that is guaranteed the get your feet tapping and your vocal chords crooning. There is a brilliant piano solo, but if you are going to sing along remember to smoke at least 20 cigarettes before hand to obtain the perfect gravelly voice to accompany Spike.

Next up is a ballad called "Searching" which is a very heart wrenching bluesy ballad about searching for a lost love.

Then comes one of the pure gems from the cheeky chappies, "Six Degrees". This is a brilliant track, which shows the boys have still got what it takes to make a brilliant rock n roll song. This track really made me smile. Following my big grin comes another, in the form of "C'mon", this track is fantastic. Spike screaming "Yeahhhhhhhh!!!" at the first opportunity that he can.

The chorus of this song is kind of up to date with how us Glam/Sleaze rockers feel about our music today. "Don't go Changing My Favourite songs!"

The tempo is changed somewhat with the next track "Seven Days" which is a nice tranquil blues song that has a distinct pinch of "I don't Love You Anymore" from many moons ago.

"Taken for a Ride" follows, this is another bluesy song that has passion running though it and has some spot on guitar solos by Guy Griffin and Luke Bossendorfer. "Coldharbour Lane" is a bit of a heartstring plucker, with a Reggae approach. It sounds as though it is written straight from the heart, read into it what you will!

Next track is "Turn away" this tune is an another crackin' one. Loads of Guy's guitar and a good sing a long chorus to shout out at the top of your voice. Don't know why but the tune got me thinking of them playing live in The Newcastle Mayfair and the atmosphere of the place with them singing out and us happy lot joining in. Always loved these guys live. Fun Days, but enough of that!

The tenth track has another blues riff, and is all about the fantasies created in people's minds.  There is a fantastic guitar riff in this and is one of those songs, that you get your lighter out for other than lighting a tab, but to sway in the air and dribble all the lighter fluid down your arm.

"Enough For One Lifetime" is a smashing song, with another good catchy chorus about looking for love. "It's Alright" is yet another good ol' fashioned Quireboys tune which gets your feet tapping and your head rockin away to the beat.

The last track is "Never Let Me Go" this one starts with another "Yeahhhh!!" from the main man. It has a distinct feel of 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' running through it. Loads of boogie and crooning and is a perfect end to a cracking album.

This is a really canny album, but guys don't leave it so long for the next one!!!!