The Psychonauts - Go Rockabella Go 2019

It's been around 5 years since the kings of "Hoochie Coochie Trash'a'billy" , aka The Psychonauts released their stellar debut album ,"Do The Hoochie Coochie Trash'a'billy Stomp" .For fans it's been a long time but the wait for a new album is now  over with the release of "Go Rockabella Go" .If your looking for a sweet ,fun and killer ride this puppy is for you .We get  11 originals and 1 cover of kool rockin' here that will have you up  movin' and groovin' . The Psychonauts don't stray off their  path here.That means we get an infectious and refreshing mix of rockabilly,hillbilly,punk and old school psychobilly.Also they  throw in a whack of humour,some sexual innuendo on top of a real kool vibe and the result is a flat out winner.Highlights  include: Hot Girls and Cadillacs" , Let Me Be Your Underwear", " Bad Girl", "Rockabella" and  and the straight up rocker  "The Vampire Is Back In Town".

       
  The Psychonauts are a very likeable band ,they're fun, damn good and don't take themselves too seriously . With "Go Rockabella Go" they have delivered their best effort yet and one you should pick up.Do yourself as favour !   Highly recommended !!!
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Lucky Lance & the Star Devils - S/T 2018

  Right from their start back in 2000 The Star Devils have been a top shelf rockabilly outfit.Despite only 3 albums (One as The Star Devils Trio) and their last release ,the single "You Little Witch" ,these cats have earned one damn serious rep and rightfully so. This is pretty kool rockabilly that takes a backseat to no one.Saying that ,the band has now dropped their the long awaited  4th album " Lucky Lance & the Star Devils" and this puppy doesn't disappoint  .We get 12 originals that range from all out rockers to hillbilly boppers and even a slow burner. It's  stout rockabilly that mixes in a dose of hillbilly and a touch  western swing.The result is a well balanced and consistent album that will color you impressed.Highlights include: " "Masticatin' ","Super Time Mama "," I Wanna Jump" and "Some Kind Of Cool ".
     Lucky Lance & the Star Devils have another winner on their hands with  this self titled effort.It's a pretty sweet ride that shows these cats are in top form and still have a lot of gas in the tank.Highly recommended !
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Kieron McDonald - Shake That Thing 2016

If your looking for top flight rockabilly/ rock n roll ,Kieron McDonald may be your man. From his start back in 1997 with The Flatfoot Shakers to his work with The Roundup Boys and The Hi-Tones to  his solo work, this cat has consistently been top shelf. Playing "authentic" rockabilly that adds rock n roll ,country and hillbilly into the mix and still sounds fresh .That said Kieron McDonald's  latest offering (his 4th solo album) "Shake That Thing' is a flat out winner.Clocking in with 13 originals and 1 cover of strong and killer rockabilly. Again we get a mix of rockabilly/rocknroll with shades of  hillbilly and  country .What we have here is a case of having really strong material and letting a stellar band work it, you just know the results are going to be damn good.From start to finish this is one sweet ride.Highlights include: "Rockabilly High" , "I'm The King Of The Road", " A Little Love" and " Janet Leigh"

    Kieron McDonald  has again delivered another top notch album with "Shake That Thing". You should diffidently snag this puppy up .Highly recommended!!  

Hank Angel and His Island Devils - All Hopped Up ! 2016

When  Hank Angel and His Island Devils release a new disc your guaranteed a couple of things: it's going to be good  and a blast of  fun. After all this is a pretty talented outfit that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's a good thing.As a result their brand of rockabilly/rocknroll  is infectious and kinda kool .That said the band's latest release  "All Hopped Up !" is a straight out winner.Clocking in with 14 tracks that rock, bop ,strut and nail it. We get mix of rockabilly and rock n roll with "junky blues" thrown' into the pot for an added punch. Also like in the past we get some kool harp and sax action  that up the ante.Highlights include: "Honey Don’t Cool Off ", " Crash The Hop", "All Hopped Up", "Roadmen" and "Rockabilly Til I Die".

       From a couple of slower numbers too all out rockers "All Hopped Up ! " is a total blast.This is one of those albums you can't help but like.It hooks you in and then delivers more than you expect.Hell it leaves you wanting more.Highly Recommended !!
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Legacaster - Boppin' Guitar 2015

Some bands are just damn good, case in point : Legacaster, these Spanish cats not only have a ton of pedigree but also have the talent to step things up.Their rock n roll /rockabilly sounds like it was laid down in the 50's,yet still sparkles with a kool freshness. Just one listen to the band's 2013 ep  "Black Hot Rod" will leave you more than convinced.The band's long awaited album " Boppin' Guitar" is now out on Kattrina Records and again they nail it. Clocking in  at around 21 minutes, this puppy bops, moves fast and is short and sweet. We get 9 tracks (7 originals) of  straight up rockabilly/rock n roll that aim to please . Highlights include: "Boppin Guitar", " Dancin' Shoes", "A Real Lady", "Crazy Daisy" and the instrumental "Terror's Night Out". Hell there isn't a bad track to be found.

       Boppin' Guitar is an impressive effort by a killer band and you just know these cats are only going to get better.This is flat out a winner.Highly recommended!   https://www.facebook.com/Legacaster-199762946715527/timeline/   
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Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters - Shoulda Known Better 2015

Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters have earned they're fair share of kudos over years .This is one band that's all about the music period. Playing rockabilly to honky-tonk and hillbilly  to 50's rock n roll and more they have developed a pretty fair size and loyal fan base.With only 2 albums out (the last one came out in 2006) and a few singles, with last years jazzy and kool "Voodoo You" been the latest, fans have had to endure long waits .Well now the wait is over for the outfit's 3rd album,"Shoulda Known Better"and it's one very solid album.Clocking in with 11 tracks of mainly rockabilly that at times isn't afraid to drift a little  into country,honky tonk, western swing and jazz.Highlights include:" Little Too Late","Voodoo You", "
Don't Want Your Lies" and "Shoulda Known Better"

     Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters  have delivered a pretty good sounding rockabilly  album that benefits from strong song writing and execution. Shoulda Known Better  is diverse ,fresh, sounds authentic and is very likeable.Recommended !     http://www.dawnshipley.com/  https://www.facebook.com/dawn.shipley.andthe.sharp.shooters  http://www.reverbnation.com/dawnshipleyandthesharpshooters