American rock band The Flamin Groovies were established in 1965, and are still active today: that marks an impressive career spanning over six decades. Jumpin In The Night is their sixth studio album, released in 1979. Although it initially didnt fare well commercially and eventually led to a change in personnel, the album was a critical success and still is received well among music critics and fans. Mark Deming of AllMusic called the album tighter and tougher than its predecessor. The production by Roger Bechirian and vocalist/guitarist Cyril Jordan flatters the guitars and emphasises the bands wall of guitars, ultimately making it an excellent pop rock effort.