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Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Friday, September 20, 2024

J.S. & the Lockerbillies

Tales From the Town

(Self-issued)

Before us is a sterling instance of rock-ribbed musicality within whose assertiveness pulses red-blooded passion. Early Rebel Music's hoarse-throated declaimers surely feared what unsuppressed emotion would do to social mores as much as they did the imminent deflowering of the Hit Parade. Gritty Blues struts shoulder-to-shoulder with fierce Rock'n'Roll in no-bullshit tracks.

Recommended: "Bad News," "The Snake Rattle," "Doctor For the Dead," "Attracting Flies," "Joy"

Video: "Joy" (BOPFLIX sessions)