Rock radio is seeing a trend of late where new music, both from new bands and veterans, is getting back to the seemingly obvious business of rocking out. Simple as that may sound, some outfits do it well and some apparently are in the learning stage after raiding their parents' surviving record collection. Fortunately, Ireland's The Answer, with its worldwide debut "Everyday Demons," represents the former.

Unlike many bands that issue a record and hope for the best, The Answer has benefited from some timely pre-release send up. "On and On" got a ton of airplay prior to the album's release and is the perfect choice as the lead single. Utilizing a jackhammer riff (reminiscent of last year's best new band, Airbourne) and a huge chorus, the song is nothing short of infectious.

The Answer isn't using any type of formula to make "Demons" click; this is one band that sports a plethora of influences, all of which it has seemingly mastered. The album's opener, "Demon Eyes," recalls a "Rocks"-period Aerosmith, while "Walkin' Mat" hints at the shining moments of Humble Pie.

It is difficult to cite the appeal of "Demons" from a song-by-song analysis. Best stated, the musicians have taken a myriad of playing styles and let them run without restraint. The gamut stretches from the stylings of The Faces/Stones ("Tonight" and "Evil Man") to Free/Bad Company ("Comfort Zone") to an "Appetite"-ish Guns n' Roses. Overall, The Answer bears a striking resemblance to another great Irish band from yesteryear, Thin Lizzy.

In a nutshell, "Everyday Demons" parades itself as footloose and free and is the kind of album that you just turn on and let roll. You won't find yourself fumbling for the "right tune," and, once all is done, you may be compelled to single out a few of the dozen tracks offered here.

The Answer has played its cards right in preparing the rock and roll faithful for "Demons." The band's debut European-indie album, "Rise" (2006), garnered endless praise from the rock press and there have been a string of independent single/EP releases dating back to 2002. The track "Never Too Late" appeared on the household staple "Guitar Hero World Tour."  And, of course, there has been the opening slot for a little band called AC/DC that has provided an immediate visibility to four decades of rock fans.

If you have a taste for good rockin' that doesn't apologize for itself, The Answer's "Everyday Demons" is a solid addition to the ol' collection.