Michelle Malone's major label debut includes crunchy rockers, folkie acoustic numbers, and even some countrified funk. Like many female rockers, the Atlanta-based singer often gets compared to
Janis Joplin, which is somewhat appropriate; however, when she's rocking,
Malone sounds like a female
Ian Astbury of
the Cult.
Dan Baird and
Amy Ray make guest appearances on
Relentless, which was produced by
Lenny Kaye. Overall, it's not a bad set.