Blood on the Slacks by Golden Smog (CD, Apr-2007, Lost Highway USA)

This one's got songs left over from the 'Another Fine Day' sessions, but they are seriously NOT of leftover quality, so their release is wonderful. If you liked AFD, you'll find the link clear, with the covers of BOWIE's 'Starman' and DINOSAUR JR.'s 'Tarpit' performed on their short tour. Longtime Jayhawks fans may be a bit put off by the inclusion of sonics that likely come from producers Paco Loco and the esteemed Ed Ackerson. The song 'Scotch On Ice' with its crazy lyrics hearkens back to the original Golden Smog absurd humor. Perhaps the only misstep is the instrumental 'Magician', which is just okay. It is followed by the best track on the album: "Without A Struggle", which is worthy of any Jayhawks record.