2015-05-15
I’m glad the goofy cover art caught my eye - this 16-song compilation of great swing and blues hits from the past century sizzles. The small-band renditions of these big band songs by greats like Hank Ballard and Big Joe Turner are pleasant, impressive, and fun. Every member of this five-piece show cooks this record to a golden brown. Whiskers frisked! The Mighty Fines’ killer woodwinds will keep you spinning ‘til the end.
review by Ben
Various Artists
Soulsville Sings Hitsviile
JASON VIVONE AND THE BILLY BATS
Lather Rinse Repeat
INDIGENOUS
Broken Lands
CURTIS SALGADO
Clean Getaway
RANDY McALLISTER AND THE SCRAPPIEST BAND IN THE MOTHERLAND
PAPERBAG SALVATION
ALBERT COLLINS
LIVE IN MONTREUX, 1992
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