The Hi-Risers - Rockin' Spree (2006)

Àqueles que apreciam o Rock and Roll na sua forma mais pura, trago-lhes esta fantástica banda "ianque". Com uma profusão dançante, instrumentos bem tocados, uma energia que brota não se sabe de onde, eles conseguem animar qualquer festa, ou mera aglomeração. Este fantástico disco (na verdade uma compilação), em suas 14 faixas a banda consegue se afirmar como uma das melhores do Revival americano e mundial... Recomendado a todos que gostam de bandas como The Kaisers, Silver Bullets e outros.. Um dos discos da década!

Abstract from Soundflat:

Even if The Hi-Risers consider themselves a pure all American Rock-n-Roll band, in their music you can find different genres like Rhythm&Blues, Country, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, or Surf (two of their favourite bands are NRBQ and The Skeletons, if that gives you any idea!). The Hi-Risers mix all these ingredients with amazing ease, a true marvel of spontaneous versatility not seen in many years. And all without being retro at all, and without using any worn out cliches. The Hi-Risers are the keepers of the best American rock-n-roll tradition and they deliver it to today's audiences in a totally fresh and spectacular way. "ROCKIN SPREE" is their fifth album and the first one to be released in Europe. It compiles some of the best tracks from previous albums and, more importantly, new recordings of songs that have been released before on different records, especially their first and long long outta print album "Panic." So, "ROCKIN SPREE" can be considered an unbeatable collection of hits and also a brand new record (since it contains eight new recordings). In any case, this is the best introduction to the European markets for one of the best American rock-n-roll bands of today. With the explosive rock-n-roll assault of the title track, the truckin' honky tonkin' "Gear Bustin' Sort of a Feller," the echoes of the golden age of surf music of "Wild Romance", the Fab Four parody of "Ain't No Beatle", novelty numbers like "Call Me Wolfman" (howls included), and the best Fender Telecaster of the decade, "ROCKIN SPREE" by The Hi-Risers is without a doubt the rock-n-roll record of the year!!

Track listing:Foundation Rock
Rockin' Spree
Wild Romance
Call Me The Wolfman
I Found My Baby (On My Lost Weekend)
Ain't No Beatle
Gear Bustin' Sort Of A Feller
One Note Joe
That Rock & Roll Beat
Panic
Johnny, Jim & Jack
Bugle Ann
Top Shelf
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.

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