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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.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Biscats

Right Now EP

(Rock'a Beat Tokyo)

Japan's Biscats boast the chops to back up sharp glad rags. Previous disc Message featured the formula of a Poppish pleasantry, a more characteristic rocker, and instrumental iterations of the same. Right Now's titular opening rush is awash in sunny airiness. But steeliness laces its path, assuring that substance endures even as style waves happy hands. Had I a stethoscope encircling my neck, I'd prescribe "gamba rockabilly" for ennui sufferers who crave to scuff inches from crepe.

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