Trent Summar and the New Row Mob

AMG Review of Trent Summar and the New Row Mob

Jim Smith
All Music Guide

This cowboy's for real! Combining honky tonk with a monster-riff punch, Trent Summar & the New Row Mob are an honest group of country-rockers who play it hard and loud. Harder, in fact, than just about everyone. A killer wall of guitar opens "Paint Your Name in Purple" and surges along throughout the rest of the album, easing up slightly for the occasional ballad before blasting off again. Not a hit, but a great album nonetheless, with cool harmonies, organ, and even hints of new wave adding to the fun.