1/2

guest review by Big Swing Daddy

I never thought 90's grunge-rock and swing could combine, but somehow these guys manage to do it. The CD opens with a gangster-type in the RCR style informing you about how lucky you are to have bought this album. Now for most bands this would be an unforgivable display o' hubris but I was willing to give them a shot. I fired up my trusty CD player onto the first track and let 'er rip. From track one to the end these guys play their hearts out. Most of the songs work, especially if you're a jiver or ECS dancer. Woe to those who want to lindy to this stuff. They try some experimental stuff including the track 'Halfway to Elvis' which doesn't quite make it. That being said, songs like Swamp Thang and Cigar Smoke rip up the joint, and make this worth a listen, both of them are on my heavy-rotation when I'm spinning.

All in all, this is a completist's CD, unless you like metal or hard rock mixed with your swing. If that's the case, run to the local record shop and start head-banging while rockstepping right now!

	Very bad. Everything about this sucks. Unless you're a DJ and absolutely have to own everything just for the sake of having it - PLEASE don't buy it!!!
	Not the bottom of the pile, but close. While there are some positive features - either sound quality, content, or the music itself are poor.
	Good recording. This falls under the category of CDs that you take out and dust off every once in a while for the few good tracks that are on it. You won't love it - but you won't hate it either.
	Very good selection. Music that falls under this category comes from a good sounding band(s), has good recording quality and arrangements. Lacks only a distinctive sound or energy to leap to the realm of greatness. This is a must have.
	Murderistic! Killa' Dilla'! This is a real stand-out recording by a stand- out band. This is a "should already have" for all of you hepcats out there. If you don't already have it - GET IT!!! Or you'll have to answer to Big Vic Vega!!!