DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

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.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Howlin' Ramblers

Shake It Around!

(Sleazy Records)

Harmonica colludes with beloved standard axes to throw out jump-stepped exertions. Blues and Country prove themselves of congruent bloods. Here rallies Rock'n'Roll of evergreen favor, the real kind that kicks forward naturally. To paraphrase the Treniers: "Rockin' is their business."

Recommended: "Shake It Around!," "Cachon River," "Itchy and Scratchy," "Devil On My Mind," "Sundown Calls," "Fate's Hand," "Love's Gone Cold," "Dressed In Black," "Hot Dog Man," "Whisky & Women"

Videos: "Chacon River" "Itchy and Scratchy" (live) "Fate's Hand" "Dressed In Black" (feat. Bettie P. footage)