"Code Of The Road" is catchy, but lightweight – and I'm not just talking about the running time either, which is a trim three minutes. The songs on this album are lean and efficient. There's a Foo Fighters feel to "City Streets" which is why it comes as no surprise to learn that Danko Jones used the same producer and studio as Dave Grohl when recording this album. "Still In High School" has an stompy AC/DC feel, which is fun, but I imagine that the rawness the song really needs is only achieved live. "Take Me Home" is more radio-friendly listening, like a bland Sugar.

"Let's Get Undressed" has some classic rock riffing and some classic lyrical themes of the genre. There is unintentional humour in the line: 'I wanna do it but first I've got to find my spine.' After all, what good is sex without a column of 24 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs, and the coccyx situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by spinal discs? "King Of Magazines" has a slinky melody and a sinuous backing track, making it a highlight. The band push the boundaries of their sound for the Black Sabbath-esque "Forest For The Trees", which runs for six minutes. Pete Stahl (Wool, Scream, Goatsnake) and John Garcia (Kyuss) join Danko Jones on vocals. "Your Tears My Smiles" makes the grade on attitude alone.

"Something Better" is more Foo Fighters style fun. "Ravenous" is full of AC/DC style riffing, though Danko's vocals are more easy on the ear. "Never Too Loud" closes the album in magnificent style. Despite the promise of the name, it's still on the courteous side of metal, but is an engaging listen all the same.

There's much to admire about Danko Jones, but like other successful rock bands like Foo Fighters, I enjoy their songs while I hear them, but they leave no residue when they finish. While ruthless efficiency is to be applauded, sometimes it is hard to admire.