Winona Fighter’s My Apologies To The Chef (Deluxe) arrives as a high-energy follow-up to their already standout release from earlier this year. The deluxe edition takes the original  album and expands it with acoustic unplugged versions of every track, plus a few surprises including new songs (Don’t Get) Close and a fiery cover of the Beastie Boys’ Sabotage.

What makes this deluxe version shine is not just the additional content but the way it reimagines the original tracks. The unplugged performances maintain the raw energy and personality of the originals while adding the unplugged intimacy while still not lacking that Winona Fighter rowdiness. Lead vocalist Coco Kinon’s joyfully defiant delivery cuts through with even more character in this stripped-back setting, revealing new emotional layers beneath the band’s playful punch.

Guitarist Dan Fusion particularly stands out for his range. On the acoustic take of RU Famous, he transforms what was once a driving rock anthem into something haunting and atmospheric, showing off a dynamic versatility that adds depth to the band’s sound.

Adding to the fun, Winona Fighter includes a semi-unplugged version of Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes. It is a bold choice that fits their spirited, tongue-in-cheek style perfectly. The cover feels less like imitation and more like celebration.

So whether you are discovering Winona Fighter for the first time, or already have the original album on repeat, My Apologies To The Chef (Deluxe) is absolutely worth the listen. It captures everything fans love about the band: attitude, humor, and raw energy, while giving each track a fresh and surprising spin.

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So plug in, download, and crank up…

Dave over and out!–

I’m Music Magazine Writer/Photographer Dave Tesh