With a voice that is strong and distinctive (credit his extensive Bell Canto training), Vollmer can still belt out the notes. And longtime guitarist Brent Doerner's guitar hooks are as infectious as ever. It's all about creating good songs for Vollmer and crew. Vollmer and former bass player Sean Kelly have struck up a writing kinship that seems to be pretty strong; they also produced the record with Aaron Murray.

Opener "The Animal Inside (Won't Be Denied)," "Go Hard Or Go Home," and the title track are classic Helix rockers. "Monday Morning Meltdown" is a catchy song with a groovy feel and great harmonies. "Hung Over But Still Hangin' In," a duet with fellow Canadian Russ Graham of the Killer Dwarfs, is an equally catchy number.