Gabby Glaser, co-founder of Luscious Jackson, has always had her eyes on the future, feet planted in past, and a sound that defies time. For over a decade she has brought together the disparate sounds of rock and roll, hip-hop, funk and country. She was a staple of rock clubs and dance floors long before the dancepunk craze and continue to bridge these worlds in a way no one else can. Since 2000, when Luscious Jackson went on hiatus, their revolutionary sound has grown more mature and far-reaching in Gabby's solo work.

Gimme Splash is all garage fuzz and reverb, yet Gabby's uniquely lush warm sound permeates the entire album. One minute she juxtaposes cowbell clicks with shrieking guitars and blown-out boombox vocals and the next minute the sub woof growls amidst keyboard blips and a hi-hat borrowed from the Dirty South. The gritty "Spirit of Long Island" starts things off with a garage stomp and one of her inimitable instantly memorable choruses. "Fruit is Sweet" marries disco's guitars and live percussion with a downright dirty synth bassline guaranteed to crowd dancefloors. All throughout, her voice seduces you, particularly on the sultry "Find Love".

Gabby's solo debut, Gimme Splash, is the soundtrack to the best block party of the summer. You will want to play it repeatedly and dance on your stoop. It manages to be intelligent and innovative without ever sacrificing the fun. They may be tearing down Coney Island but Gabby has given us all of the energy, excitement, heat, and adventure of a New York City summer in these songs.