This is a spectacular CD. Using the english language to expand a bit, the songs contained on this disc, while varied in concept and excecution, are perfectly put together. There is no true leader of this band, comprised of guitarist Dennis Fancher, multi-instrumentalist Julee Avallone (flute and saxaphone), bassist Joe O'Brien, and drummer Mike Rau. Vocals are mainly handled by Joe, while Julee and Mike contribute their share as well, each taking their own turn at lead vocals on their own compositions. Dennis is content to let his guitar speak for him, and on occasion, it seems to do so. Song by song, this disc fits together perfectly. The lead track, Leon The Pig Farmer, was cowritten by Joe and Dennis. This track is a great high energy leadoff track, and leaves enough room for expansion during the live experience, while not sounding forced into its slighty over three minute length on this disc, ending with a great solo by Dennis, over great support from the other three. Up next is Julee's track, State Of Mind. This track has slowly wormed its way into my mind, and has emerged as my favorite of the five tunes on this disc. Joe's bassline provides an awesome bed for Julee's wall of flute lines and vocals. A great track all around, also with plenty of room for live improvisation and a great lyrical bend. The middle track is the title track of the album, Rub It, composed by Dennis & Joe. All four musicians lay down a wall of music perfectly suited for Joe's vocal delivery. After the first verse, there is an absolutely stunning layer of flute that sounds like it took forever to overlay, but comes off flawlessly. The post second verse section leaves lots of room for expansion beyond the 5 minutes it is already taken to. Batting cleanup is drummer Mike Rau's tune, Crazy Girl. This tune provides a great breather after three higher intensity tunes, loping along at a slower speed, yet maintaining a perfect balance, with great work by all four. Great flute solo about two and a half minutes in, leading into the second verse, which is followed by the chorus, and a stellar solo by Dennis. This is another tune with plenty of space for bringing things beyond the studio version. Closing out the disc is Joe's only recorded solo contribution. Clocking in at just under 5 minutes, this is definately a bass players tune...the bassline remains funky throughout, providing great support teamed with Mike's drums, for Julee's effect laden sax romps, and Dennis' smooth guitar lines. The song ends with a monster section in which a ascending riff is played underneath a monster Julee solo run, which closes out the disc. As stated above, this is one heck of a disc. I'm glad that Dr. Juice took the time to put it out, as it really shows what they can do, given the time. They leave plenty of room in their songs for expansion in a live setting, however the tunes do not suffer from not being as long in studio. It is evident that all four musicians work together very well, and have a great sense of what is needed and what is not. My only wish is that there were more tunes on the disc, because they have so many other great songs, but I can't complain, because it wasnt my CD to make, and I'm wonderfully happy with what they have done. Lets hope that through our continued support, that the band will put together another CD chock full of great tunes. Make sure to pick this CD up at the next Dr. Juice gig that you show up at, they always have them there. Support your local musicians, folks...if they get huge, like Dr. Juice undeniably can do, you can say you saw them when, and you have a true original copy of their first disc.