You could say that the new The Blue Hook album is a community project. The band made an appearance in TCP’s local music guide last year, wowing us with a demo release of Motor Oil and Whiskey. A year later, the boys are back, with a perfectly packaged deal. The album is finally complete, showing off the vocal stylings of AJ Szozda (who also plays guitar and mandolin), the drumming abilities of Keith Roach, and the awesome bass lines of Pete Mann. But the trio isn’t alone on Motor Oil and Whiskey; the album features guest appearances by a slew of infamous Toledo musicians—including Bobby and Frankie May, Pat Lewandowski, Braden Hoffman, Mike Huffman, Tom Goodwin and Mike Whitty. Their talents combined create a sound the band describes as “blues-funkin’, retro rockin’ grooves.” It’s a sound unique to northwest Ohio, and Motor Oil and Whiskey consists of 13 tracks that won’t let you down. Additionally, the artwork for the album was done locally by artists Jerry Gray and Kerry Krow of Quest For Fire Studios. The album is available at Ramalama Records and Bozarts (near the Erie Street Market). A CD Release Party is scheduled for Friday, February 5 at Woodchuck’s, 224 S. Erie St. The Americanos and Pat Lewandowski also play. 9 p.m. For more info, www.thebluehook.com.