In music, this somewhat slang reference is to a piece and performance that "really cooks". Think of a Disney cartoon with Donald Duck in a huge kitchen with pots and pans and lids bouncing and boiling. Here is one for the ages.
If this doesn't set your toes tapping and your spirits soaring then call over a friend and have him/her check your pulse.
If this doesn't set your toes tapping and your spirits soaring then call over a friend and have him/her check your pulse.