He’s the one they call Dr. Rage, he’s the one that makes you feel all right: Since getting his MD in 2005, Rage and his Uppercuts have made a name for themselves playing a riff-based mix of rock, blues and funk that sounds like it’s straight outta the ‘60s and ‘70s. On Sexus Diablo, the follow-up to their debut Hittin’ Wood and Diamond Hard, the quintet perfects that sound. Standout track? Album opener Ego, a funktastic rocker that has Rage trying to win a girl over with the line, “I don’t want to be your son of a bitch tonight.” This band doesn’t get points for musical originality, but if you’re looking for good music played with attitude and a good time, a trip to the West End Cultural Centre on Friday, Oct. 23 to attend this band’s CD release party is just what the doctor ordered.

Published in Volume 64, Number 8 of The Uniter (October 22, 2009)