As expected from a batch of musicians this talented, the new disc is jam-packed with muscular Gibson through Marshall stacks guitar riffs that never fail to delight the ears with their catchiness. You see, like Angus and Malcolm Young, guitarists Adrian Popovich and Andrew Dickson (who is also the frontman) have that rare ability to recognize and harness the power of riffs that are often simple, but instantly memorable. Surrounding the main riffs are tons of ferociously played little bluesy leads, solos and harmonies that display their considerable instrumental chops. One of the great things about First Blush is that they've slightly reigned in their uncontrolled fury and delivered a more focused attack with more mature, creative songwriting than ever before, particularly where arrangements and Dickson's charismatic preacher vocal melodies are concerned.

This album is a perfect example of the way rock is meant to be played. Ten songs that move along at a no-bullshit brisk pace that will force out the air guitar within, hypnotic head banging, or a lead foot on the pedal. If you're looking for a rock album that will blow you away with its raw intensity and expertly performed musicianship that recalls the glory days when music dared to be bold, do not hesitate to pick up First Blush -- as far as I'm concerned, it's the album of the year.

Canadian rockers Tricky Woo have just released an album that is so entirely chalk full of classic-rock inspired tunes that it is practically impossible to deny how fun this CD is. First Blush will definitely serve as a great album to listen to, especially for fans of such classic bands like Queen and Led Zeppelin. It�s got the guitar solos and the searing vocals with the overall attitude that just clones the music that was so cool 30 years ago. Some of the guitar mimics a more '80s Van Halen/glam rock sound. Tricky Woo does not fail to make one want to rock with this album.