Lead vocalist and guitarist Bill Merante, bassist Paul Werkmeister, and drummer Mike Scarlatelli are tight, but also allow themselves enough room to throw out some amazing fills and riffs that showcase each musicians' talent, while at the same time not sounding like they're all just musically wanking off. Irwin was recorded at Apollo Studios in Pittsburgh by Peter Beckerman, and was mastered at Audiomatrix in Toledo. I like an album that gets better as it goes along. I'm inevitably more drunk by the time I finish listening to an album than when I start, so naturally a fondness has developed towards music that enhances this process. Lately my drinking habits have been enhanced by Irwin's self-titled disc, which I've been playing as early evening music so I can start imbibing myself at a healthy pace.
All faith is restored with the final two numbers.
This complaint aside, I recommend Irwin's disc to anyone who might want to jumnpstart their nervous system.