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The Dirty Boogie
Brian Setzer has spent much of his career revving up already hot retro styles to a booming pitch. While this generally worked in his early years with the rockabilly Stray Cats, it largely fails with his swing orchestra. Louis Prima--whose "Jump Jive an' Wail" is faithfully remade here--wasn't exactly the king of subtlety himself, but even he might have covered his ears at the blare produced by the combination of Setzer's (admittedly sharp) guitar playing and a too-bright horn section. A couple of The Dirty Boogie's cuts are cute ("You're the Boss," an Elvis Presley/Ann-Margret duet, is recast for Setzer and No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani), but fans of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy might think twice. --Rickey Wright more
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- Posted: Mar-15-2008
The Dirty Boogie
What a great album. Brian and the Band really get hot on this one. This is like a Rockabilly Big Band combo which really works. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a good time and the best guitar sound around.
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- Posted: Dec-28-2007
A good Listen!
I bought this CD to replace the cassette version I already owned years ago. Even my 12 yo son like this one. It is very upbeat and easy to listen to. Some people find Setzer's guitar heavy handed but frankly I do not as a rule like the "big band, swing style". This is a bit different and most...
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- Posted: Jul-30-2007
Perfect for Outdoor Cocktail Parties and Poker Nights!
A driving, energetic, infectious burst of rock 'n' swing. A lively CD perfect for Cocktail Parties and Poker Nights!!"Sleepwalk" and "Jump Jive An' Wail" will cater to nostalgic hipsters...but my faves are "This Old House" and the suave "Hollywood Nocturne."Amazon.com Critic Rickey Wright's...
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- Posted: Mar-20-2007
It's The Dirty Boogie For You, And Me!!
This is another one of my favorite CDs of all time. It features a rockin' big band with a band leader who plays smokin' hot rockabilly guitar on a big, fat Gretsch, and sings with an energy to match his stellar playing. It doesn't get any better than that! Every song is good: "This Cat's On A Hot...
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- Posted: Dec-01-2006
that cat is HOT!
Great guitar playing combined with killer arrangements and great singing. I love this album. I don't get tired of this album. I just keep playing it over and over year after year. It's a cool, fun ride with great all around musicianship. I don't think I could pick a favorite song...they are all...
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- Posted: Aug-29-2006
"Jump, Jive an' Wail" to this album!
"Jump Jive An' Wail" is the first song I ever heard of the Brian Setzer Orchestra, but it's not the only worthy song on the album. The Brian Setzer Orchestra fits right in with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Cherry Poppin' Daddies, but BETTER, and with a bit more rocking out! If you're looking for...
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- Posted: Jul-17-2006
Let's Swing
Great . It gets your feet moving and is great to hear updated versions of these songs. It would be ashame for these great songs to just go with the generation that first swang to them.
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- Posted: Jun-03-2006
Class act........
Brian has always been a class act. He knows that the music that won World War 2 is still good. He adds the energy needed to resurrect it. SWING IS KING!
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- Posted: Jan-21-2006
The BSO rocks!
Brian officially concreted his comeback with this album, though he was never gone. I've always love the Stray Cats but knew very little of the BSO before this release. Then BAM! "Jump, Jive & Wail" was released as a single, & it smacked you right in the face. You were forced to hear more, as 2...
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- Posted: Jan-10-2006
Once Every 500 Years A Killer Storm Comes Around
Take the number one rockabilly guitar player in the world and combine that with a rich, big-band sound and what do you get? A once-every 500 years killer-tornado sound that's guaranteed to knock your socks off! My kids love it and so did my 80 year old mother-n-law. Now that's range appeal....
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