BOOOOOOM!
And so the first Molotov Jukebox album launches - and senors / senoritas it does not disappoint.
This has been on repeat on my AppleWalkmanPod since purchase and has added a shimmy to my step walking to work most mornings.
Presuming you've already experienced MJ live (if not blooming do so immediately), it will be no surprise to hear there are some big tequila-tastic tunes on this album that are going to get your Cinco de Mayo parties well and truly slapped around the coconuts! ('Don't Wanna Know' & 'Tropical Bad Boy).
But this is also a very well produced, well written, carnival flower indeed, with some rather beautiful moments. It's not all Mezcal Madness at Molotov Towers. The slower 'Punchlines' and 'Nina' might be my favourites tracks on the album.
Nat's witty lyrics - "You steal my punchlines and my drinks and think I don't notice", Angus's stonking horn arrangements, Adam's delicious chords, Tom's bumping party bass-lines - well it's my album of the year.
Maybe one more bottle of rum for the road!