With vocals that waver somewhere between the drawl of old blues and modern rock, Baton Rouge based Sugar Bear and the Monkey Tangs certainly bring something new to the table with their latest release.

“Meet the Monkey Tangs” is a refreshing take on the blurring of genre lines with classic soul and outstanding lyrics to match.

Though the record is a mere five tracks, it feels like a full length, with songs that pack a punch and show the effort that Sugar Bear has channeled into this release.

What’s also refreshing is the distinctly young sound of this record.

It’s obvious that this is Sugar Bear’s first release, and it’s incredibly apparent that the band is still trying to figure out its overall style.