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It's a shame that this was the last album from this rockin' Philadelphia band. The kind of music they were doing is now become hugely popular thanks to the likes of The White Stripes, The Hives, The Vines, et al.

This is an album that cooks with some of the best fusion of funk, R 'n' B and straight-ahead rock 'n' roll you'll find outside of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. In particular, the track "I Feel Fine" is a real stand-out. This album is ideal driving music or for your next party.

When I tried to describe the Delta 72's to friends I would say that 000 is a combination of James Brown and the Rolling Stones. A bold statement that isn't entirely true, but it was as close as I could get. The album is full of rock'n'roll energy.

I saw the Delta 72's live in 2000 and I was amazed at how much they oozed rock'n'roll. They were rock'n'roll. They played at a small dive in front of 50 people and it was like watching the Stones or Guns'N'Roses. Still, something is lacking. They are searching for a voice, a distinction that is still eluding them. Once they find it though...

The Delta 72 has played around with their sound from their inception during the mid 90's. Soul, punk, R & B, and jazzy instrumentals have all had a spot in the D72 sound, but with 000, they seem to have grooved their sound into one cohesive ROCK and ROLL machine. And this machine kicks it. Comparisons have come up to the Rolling Stones (of the 70's) and I'd say that's accurate and not necessarily a bad thing, hell, the Stones don't even sound like the Stones anymore. Their most solid recording yet, 000 is filled with Gregg Foreman's slide guitar and funkarific "Wooh"s and "Yeah, yeah"s, Mark Boyce's keys and the driving beats of Jason Kourkonis's kit and Bruce Reckahn's bass. A couple of tunes feature gospel backup that work very well with the driving music (think Big Chief and T. Davis moreso than Aretha). A few instrumentals are also on the record in keeping with the D72 playlist. An awesome record from a band that deserves to be recognized.

IF you havent heard the Zoobombs yet it is well worth a Listen. Sure it is Japanese but they can teach a lesson to John Spencer and the Delta 72 about rock and roll. "Welcome back Zoobombs" is the album. Thrashing Guitars, hot organ with a sqeaky voiced japanese chick on backing vocals. It works.

The Delta 72 sound good but I heard the Zoobombs first. It kinda pales in comparison.

If you think you would dig Hendrix (Jimi that is) on funkatronica, and are so spiritually aware you feel compelled to drive around town spreading those very vibes to the soulless, this album will reflect your modus operandi precisely.