Wreckless Abandon CD

If you think of The Dirty Knobs' "Wreckless Abandon" as Tom Petty sharing a laugh over a grill with pals, you're not far off. Mike Campbell leads this crew through a dozen tracks that echo the essence of classic rock, from the nostalgia of "Pistol Packin' Mama" to the tender strumming of "I Still Love You." Each song brims with casual confidence, transforming easy melodies into sing-alongs that feel just like tales told around a fire with close friends; except maybe with a side of barbecue sauce.