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, August 31, 2025

Niki Sullivan

You Better Get a Move On

(Bear Family)

As an erstwhile Buddy Holly confrere, Niki knew damn well the fireworks real Rock'n'Roll packed, prior to bell-bottomed Nancy-lads' sissified blandishments. The esoteric Crickets alumnus bopped and strolled as only a first-generation cool-cat could. In step with the 1959 moment, though, Niki buffed away serrated edges, and crafted tunes that swung but were not so aggressive as to spook small animals. Here preserved are snapshots portraying his proclivities. Rugs are in for cuttings.

Bear Family advises of a "limited edition of only 500 copies."

Recommended: "It's All Over," "I Told Everybody," "Waitin'," "Take 9," "Treat 'm Gently," "It Really Doesn't Matter Now," "Creepin' In," "Say Hey Little Lover," "You Better Get a Move On"

Videos: "It's All Over" "I Told Everybody"