The feathers are on the album cover and the guitars on packed on the disc. Candye Kane grabbed Bob Margolin to co-produce her latest release and didn't stop there with big names on this album. The rhythm guitar seat is held down by Mr. Margolin, but the lead seat rotates throughout the album. And now here is a list of the amazing guitarists that had the pleasure of guitaring with Ms. Candye Kane: Junior Watson, Dave Alvin, Sue Foley, Kid Ramos, Ana Popovic, Bob Brozman, and Popa Chubby. Every artist came into this and listened to what Kane wanted and played it for her. They did not force their styles on her music. This is a very well produced album, with every artist putting their all into the recordings.

The first song has Junior Watson playing his laid back, West Coast guitar licks giving "My Country Man" the swingin' sound for Kane to shout her strong vocals over. When the solo comes, Watson takes his time carefully crafting notes that are filling. Then Kane can rip back in with some gruff howlin' vocals. Dave Alvin plays the National Steel and Margolin plays the acoustic slide on "Back With My Old Friends." This has more of a Folk sound with great guitar interplay and Kane teasing the audience with her voice.

Sue Foley picks up the tempo with Kane on "When I Put the Blues On You." This song has a contemporary feel with Kane rockin' to some sweet pickin'. Candye Kane showcases her vocal prowess as Jeff Ross is her only accompaniment on Del Arte Guitar for the rousing version of "I'm Not Gonna Cry Today." The song was written by Kane and has such a simplicity that gives the song its beauty. Foley takes the lead again with some signature Telecaster licks on "I Done Got Over It." Margolin supports with some gritty guitar behind Foley. But let's not forget the fact the Ms. Kane belts out the Guitar Slim tune with such fervor that the song wants to move.

The group slows things down on "Goodbye My Heart" with gorgeous emotion. Candye sings with a great confidence that has a very true to life feeling. "Fine Brown Frame" has a honky-tonk feel thanks to the piano of Sue Palmer. Kid Ramos guests on guitar, but sits in the backseat as Palmer carries the song. Ramos has a nice solo in the middle of the song to leave his mark on the album. Again, to hear the musicians play with such respect for each other and give everyone plenty of room, especially Kane, is very admirable.

Candye Kane does it again on "I'm Lucky." She stands out front and center as Ana Popovic adds little touches to accentuate the vocalist. The vocals hit heights that loft above so many others that you can truly appreciate Ms. Kane here. Now if you still need more convincing, Bob Brozman picks the National Steel for Kane to shoot to the lower vocal range for the Gospel arrangement of "Jesus and Mohammed." She has quite a range on her vocals and going from "I'm Lucky" to "Jesus and Mohammad" proves it.

"Club of Foolish Hearts" has a honky-tonk, barrelhouse piano with a 1950s Rock 'n' Roll feel to it. Kane gets a playful girlish voice on this song that is great. The finishing track is rocking with Popa Chubby playin' the lead while Kane squeals in delight. This is true Rock 'n' Roll with a joyous expression.

There are not many albums that can take this many musicians together and come off as a whole. This one hits it on every song. The vocals are the star of each song with the musicians taking solos or adding fills only when called upon. Candye Kane has been on the scene for a while and this album again will get her plenty of attention. This is a very strong outing. Peel the wrapper and enjoy Ms. Kane.

Kyle M. Palarino is a contributing editor at BluesWax