Search - Rev Billy C Wirtz, Polyester Prophets :: Unchained Maladies

One of his best!

Fenella J. Saunders | Durham, NC | 01/11/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rev. Billy fans know that his work is a mix of hilarity and incredible blues piano playing, but for new fans, the Rev's style of music is blues about evangelism, wrestling and other highlights of white trash pop culture. In this album, the Rev seems to be taking a more "mature" (in the sense of getting older, rather than wiser) look at life, and as someone who owns all of his albums, this one has some real gems. "I'm Not Too Old For You" is an amazing flash of brilliance, even for the Rev, and "What Did I Do?" is in the vein of his many other "relationship problems" songs, but contains extra brilliance. If you ever get the chance, go see the Rev live, as it's always impromptu and full of audience participation."