Detroit's legendary Volebeats have been making critically acclaimed classic albums since 1989, when "Ain't No Joke" wandered out of left field and into the hearts about 15 fans. A few years and personnel changes later, the moody country rock of "Upnorth" captured the attention of a growing Americana obsessed audience. By the time of 1996's "Sky in the Ocean", the Volebeats toured around the U.S. playing a country influenced rock and roll hybrid complete with surf guitar virtuosly, Beatlesgue harmonies, and lyrics that evoke the strangeness and gloom of the Midwestern industrial wasteland they call home. "Mosquito Special" is their most cohesive effort to date. A brightly lit package of sunnier side of Volebeats A.M pop, this time country tinges are laced with sweeter pop melodies.