Back in time, Hillbilly moon explosion
Released – 9th February
Cleopatra records
KKAABBOOOOMM!! YEA HAW ...Did you hear that, oh yes! they’re back , the sensational band from Zurich in Switzerland the four piece band, with a ton of retro, alternative talent, many of special guests, one main one being sparky of demented are go, a couple of different brill labels, now on the stunning cleopatra records, home to many greats. now onto their about 11th album, not including singles and eps, limited ed. colour etc , these busy worldwide rockers have done it and got it, spanning more stages than you can probably count, their passport must be busting out of the pages as being on the scene since '98 they got the experience to keep the crowd at home and live venue entertained with their amazing identity of mixing the whole Ka booming sub-genres of rock n roll rockabilly hints of psychobilly blues western an country surf aspects to doo wop, no wonder they have such a following, and being recorded and mixed by ray black , a whole lot of additional work in sleeve notes so much outstanding work and effort involved, and by and keeping to most a smashing line up, including in the band member, the producers and writers, with.., Oliver Baroni; between Sleeve designs producing and some writing of the tracks, the band are.-
Emanuela Hutter: the super Swiss vocalist and rockin rhythm guitarist
Oliver Baroni: English singer and upright slapping bass player
Duncan James: English twanging guitarist and vocalist
Sylvain Petite: kool rockin Drummer
Track By Track
1 sometimes late,
too start off, we’ve a bluesy rocky hit, little guitar scale intro simple drum beat on bass n hat to her haunting vocals, up-tempo and calm, mid paced and catchy riff, large vocal range, distinct driving bass and mixed drum patterns, and bass line, ensembles vocals effect on chorus... slight mix on sections keeping it fresh and kool. great guitar rhythm and effect and fade out
2 Summerlove
A very slow start haunting country swaying blues feel on vocals carrying the song, calm subtle drum backing with the bass, the guitar slow rhythmic slow chord and violin fiddle sound in back and on solo, paced slight pick up halfway in for few moments, very morish captivating. Topped off with the harmonica and use of country blues Steele guitar to send you away
3, knocked Down -
More upbeat neo rockabilly country blues tune tremolo echo guitar an drum intro and bass on beat to a steady picked up rockin Dancy jiver feel, a haunting backing vocal here and there, and backing vocal on the chorus section. brill usage of guitar effects, bridge twangs and backin vocal shouts
4- 1979-
very upbeat number, paced drumming beat and strumming beat with backing vocals on most sections. A rockier sound feels, very jumpy great drum section mid-way, mix if rock country neo blues, driving bass, with variation , blues rockstar. guitar solos ...you’ll be jumping on the top of the tables, feelin as young as you did in '79...
5- I Live in my Head,
now for something a bit different feel and sound, with the newer rock hinted blues slower paced almost indie rocker feel, a paced drive beat drum , driven bass and little distorted singled beat chord guitar, you’ll jump and sway in your head and on the floor, and sing together with the woo hoos...
6- Sudden Ring -
combination of sounds here in its own mystical eerie theme, having a deep slow bass line, a lot of tinkling, a subtle yet distinct drum pattern, chugging away like a train on the track with calming fills, the sound of a piano in the backing section, and guitar skills of natural sounds and a bit of echo and tremolo effect. The added higher pitch harmonized la las really top this piece off.
7- Jet fuel rock and roll -
so now to a picked up bassy drum double beat bluesy rockin guitar riff, into a little power surge, deep blues backing riff giving constant pulse ,echo crunch on the guitar and the unique brilliance of male vocal effects slight distortion, setting the mood of a perfect rockin biker blues country shack club, that fantastic feelin, instruments working perfect with the vocals.
8 - lets go (back in time)
come on then let’s go , was more fun.,. A more up-tempo piece again with female vocal effect voice this time with the instruments seemingly set on the same effect, bringing the band together fully, rock feel haunting blues bass with a rattling distorted bass harmonized vocals and backing spoken and some effects of clicking and a double clapping with the drum, and grinding guitar effects... and added brief moments of full double tempo and sharp end.
9 - Nothing Takes the Place of you -
it sure doesn’t....now a little different, a semi ska blues rocky feel and beat, guitar bass and drum echoes opener and echoed tremolo vocals few guitar and drum minor feels, harmonized vocal in mid-section, you’re going to be grooving through this little number , the snare off beat end sections also another set off very interesting touches...!
10 - always just you -
if it is then we like it...back to your country rockabilly...is it me. a sense of echoed slow ska mixed in on the bass line, the opener of a Burnette riff guitar feels in to a unique mix. Very ear catching, the power of a musical mix up bringing exciting new sounds, very catchy and the vocals very calming and clear ,and the guitar solo, so catching takes you away, with it sloe strum effect to palm muted, brilliant piece
11 - Death by my Side -
oh is it, , if so ,its kool, a quirky twanging guitar opener and pulsating beat with this quirky hit, adding the sensational ooo ing from her ladyship setting it off, were in a time tunnel for sure, you may notice the tune,,, uh ha hmm hmm , so long, it’s great, the 80s, cash riders in the sky and neo rockabilly, male distorted vocals, slight rhythm pace on intervals, catchy guitar fills quick paced rockabilly slapping bass, it’s all there.. and its slowed down brakes on outro...!!
12 - Reno -
so here we are folks the end of the run for this 1, good time had an ahead, a steady guitar strumming opener, snazzy then rhythmic drum open an play with classy fills, calm fronted distinct vocals, the cash a billy slapping bass, driving this record along, fantastic guitar string play with signature solos and licks, a pick up slight tempo towards the end ,ore bouncing bass and drums, you know that sound an want more,
Summary
Well then rockin folks how’s that for y'all, you got a bit of all your desires covered, you know you can’t go wrong with these, a rock blues neo billy country whammy, it says it on their listings, and does what it says on the tin,,...or covers as it may be, something for all! who are alternative and with their added little quirks and time tunnel mix up throw backs from 80, indie country gothabilly surf,
Reviewed by Vince dj rockin wolf Eavis
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