Spin Cycle co-leaders Scott Neumann and Tom Christensen had some doubts about including the punk rock-like composition, “Smart Aleck,” on the self-titled debut album of their New York-based quartet.

Spin Cycle III, by the group Spin Cycle, co-led by drummer Scott Neumann and saxophonist Tom Christensen, opens in a high octane mode, via Neuman's sizzling drums, Pete McCann's stinging guitar and ...