Record Reviews: The Order of Good Cheer

The Order of Good Cheer - Tanto Manta ~ Manta Tanto   3/5

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The debut double EP from Toronto's The Order of Good Cheer, is a rock-country journey through nine oddly titled tracks, that feel at home beside a young John Cougar Mellencamp, or Creedence Clearwater Revival. 

It may be a stretch to draw comparisons in regards of talent or scope on Tanto Manta ~ Manta Tanto, but as for sound the boys range from psychedelic rock, found on "Lady Pizzle," to southern twang to straight-up alternative, on the standout track, "Marijuana Girlfriend."

The energy and personality of these nine tracks makes for an entertaining ride, that leads you to wonder what kind of live performance these boys are capable of putting on. At the very least, this is good ol' bar rock, and you can drink to that.