Cage the Elephant has had an interesting start for an American act. Formed in Kentucky, the band moved to England and released its debut last June in the United Kingdom, where it scored a top 40 hit with "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked." The song is a pop narrative of how people wind up choosing the wrong road in life. Appropriately, it's a slice of greasy, slide-guitar rock, with a hook that manages to penetrate upon first listen. Lead singer Matt Shultz has the whiskey-soaked tone of many a great rock singer, but his unique phrasing and smart way around a pop hook separate him from the pack. Already a smash at alternative radio, the song's crossover success is imminent.