After "Hell" made
Squirrel Nut Zippers' second album,
Hot, into a platinum success, the group rush-released the limited-edition
Sold Out EP. Comprised of live cuts, outtakes, and rarities, the EP is a boon to dedicated fans, especially because of "Pallin' With Al," a duet with Fats Waller's pianist. Tracks like that prove that
the Squirrel Nut Zippers aren't simply kitschy -- they actually have affection for the music. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine