Going Down Swingin’
Southern
2002
Rating: 7 donut holes out of 10
For those keeping count, this is album number four for Sweep the Leg Johnny, each one building on the intensity of the last. I’m afraid if they keep up this pace they’re either going to spontaneously combust or end up in the loony bin, or both. If you are unfamiliar with their sound, imagine a combination of Sun Ra and Don Caballero, but doesn’t sound like either of them. In other words, a little jazzy, a little mathy, a lot rocking, and very good. Although they continue to mine the same style of music on this album as in their previous releases, it doesn’t make it any less entertaining. This time around, they’ve added an additional guitarist and vocalist by the name of Mitch Cheney, who was formerly of the terrific San Francisco outfit Rumah Sakit (buy their album too if you like this type of music). Another item pretty common on any Sweep album is that of having some pretty long songs, and this album is no different. The first song on this album, "Sometimes My Balls Feel Like Tits," fits that bill, and it may be their best to date. All in all, not a weak song on the album. Those out there who are already fans of the band will find it a welcome addition to their collection, and for those who have never heard them, this would be an excellent starting point.
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