The Dusters - This Ain't No Jikebox (1990)

When the Dusters (who've also gone by the Capitol City Dusters) proudly titled this CD This Ain't No Jukebox.....We're a Rock N' Roll Band, they meant every word of it. Not a band who goes for a slick, high-gloss production style, nor a group who lace their rock with a lot of pop, this power trio favors instruments that are played instead of programmed and takes a raw, gritty approach to blues-rock, hard rock, and roots-rock. The Dusters are obviously well aware of rock's blues heritage, and that knowledge serves them well on earthy, down-and-dirty cuts like "Street Legal," "How Much Longer," and "Blues Highway" -- all of which make you feel like you've just wandered into a biker bar. This album isn't the least bit innovative, but it's certainly rewarding and spirited. In fact, one could say that This Ain't No Jukebox.....We're a Rock N' Roll Band is derivative in the best sense of the word.