The Marauders play good old-fashioned rockabilly roots music. They are surely influenced by the Stray Cats, but you could mistake them musically for Bobby Darin or very early Johnny Cash at times. I’m going to do something different for this review by giving a run down of each of the 11 tracks.

I Don’t Mind
I love the way that the album starts off. There is a little bit of radio static and you get the impression that someone is tuning their AM radio. You get a brief snippet of a couple of punk songs and a ska song. Then you can hear the Marauders’ song come in very low as it continuously gets louder. The song itself has some great background vocals that weave right into the chorus parts. Starting off strong, “I Don’t Mind” is one of my favorite songs on the album and it manages to catch your attention with great riffs and haunting background vocals.
We Are The Marauders
This is a short little diddy about the Marauders that was written by Stray Cats front man Brian Setzer for and about the Marauders. It’s a pretty good anthem type of jukebox rocker. The Marauders give it their own life with fast guitars and booming bass.
Rumble On The Rocks
With “Rumble On The Rocks”, the Marauders slow things down with a song that gets you snapping your fingers but drags on a bit too long. At just about four and a half minutes long, this song is more jam session than it is a foot stompin’ dance tune. It does have the best guitar solo on the entire album though.
Johnny Don’t Like It (When You Call Him Elvis)
After slowing things down briefly, “Johnny Don’t Like It” picks up the pace with a classic rock and roll storytelling song about losing your woman, drinking your sorrows away and just trying to make it, man. I could picture this song playing in the background of a James Dean movie. The lyrics are very catchy and the guitar parts keep the song driving hard and rocking loud.
New Tattoo
Yes, the Marauders do play fast and this song proves it. Think “Psychobilly Freakout” fast if you’re familiar with the good Reverend Horton Heat. That may be exaggerating just a bit, but “New Tattoo” will have you stomping your feet in no time.
Hell On High Heels
This song reminds me a lot of some of Buddy Holly’s songs. It’s similar in sound to “Rumble On The Rocks” but is half as long. It’s probably my least favorite track on the album but the classic ending riff makes up for it.
Nothing To Prove
I think that this track is the most distinct sounding and has the catchiest vocal lines on this disc. The vocal part reminds me of something from one of those 30’s era swing songs. Musically, “Nothing To Prove” is probably the strongest showing song from these Western PA boys. I love the bass line throughout and the drumming really dictates the direction of the song.
One Of These Days
On “One Of These Days”, the Marauders wear their country bluegrass influences on their sleeves. There is twang in the guitar, the bass m oves from high note to low note and back again and the drums show up just enough to add some flavor to this song and provides a strong backbone to the track. The song title does reflect a good ol’ country song only without any references to boots.
Alibi
“Alibi” fits the mold of a modern day rockabilly song. It’s faster than most of the songs on the album and has a slow breakdown that builds up to a crazy fast ending. Lyrically, there isn’t as much content as the other songs but the varied sound stands out from the rest of the tracks.
Lookin’ Forward To Leavin’ You Behind
Here we are with another toe-tappin’ treat that tells of a relationship that’s gone sour and the relief of getting out of it. The pace of the song fits the lyrics well. “Looking Forward” is a strong song to show up near the end of a record.
Rhythm Fix
Now one would think that on most albums, the closing song is probably one of the weakest songs on said album. ”Rhythm Fix” is the exact opposite. It’s very catchy and has a sound unlike any of the others. The guitar sounds different, not like it’s going to bust loose with a wigged out solo but is very driven and riff oriented. Once again, I’m reminded of an older country song in a way even though it doesn’t really sound like that particular song. As the man in black would say, “Get Rhythm.”

Where's my PBR?
Reviewer: coastieinakilt
This is my first Rockabilly CD and I gotta tell ya that I'm loving this album. I'm especially fond of the looks I get from the Puerto Ricans as I drive with the top down on my car along the streets of San Juan, "Johnny Don't Like It" reverberating off the venerable city walls. And to make things even better, Pabst Blue Ribbon just started selling their product in PR so I now have an "American working man's beer" to drink while I listen, even if a six-pack does set me back $7! This is easily the best music purchase I've made in years and I'll be buying more of their music in the coming days. So, part with some dough and show your support--The Marauders tear it up. Stay frosty, guys.

Old taste with new style
Reviewer: Elroy
'Midnight Rhythm' keeps the rockabilly sound alive and brings it into the twenty-first century... Original material, tried-and-true sound.

Music to kick some ass to
Reviewer: Peaches Bullette
This cd is the best i think i've bought in the longest time. My Revolver and She Put a Curse on me are the best songs. They are the kind where you can put them on repeat for hours and never get tired of them. Buy this cd, or else you don't matter.

No gimmicks here…just the real deal.
Reviewer: The Atomic Cocktail Hour
Hard driving rockabilly laced with smart lyrics. No gimmicks here--just the real deal. Ten original songs all edgy and poignant with the title track, Midnight Rhythm, going down as smooth as brandy after nine stinging shots of JD.--David April, "The Atomic Cocktail Hour" Radio Program

BAD ASS...
This cd is some of the best rockabilly I have ever heard in my life. Finally a band from central pa gets some recognition. 6 stars easily! I mean listen to it, no one who is a fan of rockabilly could possibly disagree. -Alex Hawk