I did not know anything about this band until well after they had broken up. I never even knew they existed until I started listening to two of the band's guitarists as solo artists and then reading their background. Back in mid 80s they were apparently the kings of the young Austin band scene. Everyone thought they would be the next big thing. They released this self titled album, recorded a follow up and then went their separate ways.A sound very much consistent with their time, with the same general vibe as early Los Lobos, Blasters and the Paisley Underground bands like The Dream Syndicate and Green on Red. There is even en some R.E.M in there.
The two guitarists I mentioned are the mighty Alejandro Escovedo and Jon Dee Graham. The former had a brief stint in Rank & File before he went onto a celebrated solo career and Jon Dee has been a respected session guitarist and working muso in Austin for the last 20 years.
After having a CD compilation of this and the unreleased second album for a few years I came across the album in a second hand shop a few years ago. Great condition and good price.
The album is packed full of great songs from the opening Tell Her, Rebel Kind, Lucky Moon, Hard Road, Sleep Enough to Dream and the closing The Rain Won't Help You When it's Over.
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