The Sadies "Tremendous Efforts" 2001

If the Sadies wanted to, they could be an ass-kickin' country band, a first rate surf outfit, a cool cover act, or a rockin' instrumental combo. Instead they choose to be all of the above on this refreshingly original album. - Billboard
On their second long-player, the Sadies further explore their signature stew of surf, soul, and country. If it weren't for the wit and punch of tunes like "The Creepy Butler" and "Pass the Chutney," this might all seem like smart-assed referencing. But there's real gusto in their delivery and they even pull off a cover of "Wearin' That Loved on Look," immortalized by Elvis in his '69 comeback album. A twangy feast. - Review by Tim Sheridan
trax:
01 Pass the Chutney 02 Loved on Look 03 Empty the Chamber 04 The Last of the Good 05 FLASH 06 The Creepy Butler 07 One Million Songs 08 120 Miles per hour 09 Mother of Earth 10 Ridge Runner Rag 11 Wasn't Born to Follow 12 Ridge Runner Rell 13 Before I Wake