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.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Hola Ghost

Chupacabra, Hate & Fight

(Svart)

Their demolition presentation, skull-countenances, and chiaroscuro mariachis-from-the-marble-orchard aspect leave small doubt: Denmark-landed, netherworldly spawns Hola Ghost can and will tear to shards the mortal plane we're presently upon. Ambitions of normalcy are as nothing when this sombreroed Psychobilly invades.

Bandanas and bullet-belts grab eyes, true. But do not let arresting imagery distract from the music. Doomsday drums never rest. Barre chords charge. From the bass come jagged lines of savagery. The greasepainted-wraiths at hand devastate in powerful manners none but the truly skilled can pull off.

Recommended: "Chupacabra," "Mexico," "Soldadera" (live), "Hate," "To Love and Let Die," "Fight," "Funeral March"

Videos: "Chupacabra" "Mexico" (live) "Fight" "Funeral March"