In a brief write-up this week telling fans about the subdudes' show that night at World Cafe Live, the Philadelphia Daily News gave the subdudes' new album high praise:

Subdudes: With their warm 'n' sultry vocals, light acoustic instrumentation and minimalist percussion, these Bayou rockers boast a uniquely balmy, bouncy sound. And the fresh-cut album bunch "Flower Petals" is one of their best.

The initial reviews of the subdudes' new CD, "Flower Petals," are starting to roll in. So far, it seems pretty unanimous: a collective thumb's up!

"Flower Petals," which was recorded by the band in Fort Collins, Colo., and produced by the band and well-known producers Ron Albert, Howard Albert and Steve Alaimo, weaves a tale of murder, deceit and redemption.

It's a departure for the band - there's hardly any tambourine, plus there's a definite Americana or even country feel to the proceedings. But the sound is still unmistakably the subdudes.

Here's what some of the reviewers are saying:

"Leave it to the 'Dudes and their unique folk, country, and blues to help define what it means to play Americana and show the world that New Orleans still thrives."

-- Twangville, which named the new CD its reader's pick this week