This came out in 2004 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
They’re way too old to be new. And they’ve always been much more than a rhythm ’n’ blues band.
In fact, the only letter of NRBQ’s acronymic name that applies anymore is the last one — they’re still a quartet. A great one. Even after 37 years, these guys are still one of the most fearless, fun-loving and eclectic bands around. And their 26th album Dummy is another playfully and satisfyingly diverse outing, encompassing everything from bouncy New Orleans piano blues and twangy rockabilly to Stax-Volt Memphis soul and breezy sambas, along with a healthy dose of the Q’s trademark goofball humour. Only a dummy could dislike it.
