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09/07/2023

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04/07/2023

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Brought Up In The Jungle EP by The SceptreZ

Released on 27.06.2023
Reviewed on 28.06.2023
Reviewed by Holger E

The Band you have here is Mr Z himself. Norm Elliott on Drums, Bass, Guitar and Vocals.

Welcome to NormZ Studio. Dealing with all the machines, buttons, sliders and computer software, this recording was rediscovered after 3 years and remastered. 4 rough, raw and undiluted Rockabilly tracks in NormZ style. Here is one EP more for the history books and for your collections. If you like Norm & The Nightmarez this is a must have. For everyone else these are 4 fun tracks you should have.

Track by Track
1.: Two Left FeetZ: Rockabilly meetZ Country. Cool rhythm from the strumming Guitar supported by an easy going Drum beat and a soft Bass sitting in the background. Nice twangy and reverb loaded Guitar riffs to top it off. NormZ unmistakeable voice is not even tripping over his own two left feetz and give it a Johnny Cash feel, that you will bop too.
2.: Pieces Of My Mind: Finger picking full bodied sounding Guitar to elevate this love song. The Bass is just feather light dancing to the track. Drums kept to a minimum in the background.
3.: There’s Gonna Be A Fight: Well, lets fight then. Slap-Bass like punching fists. Twangy Guitar used for the speed of the fight and Drums as sneaky as an ambush. At this stage of the EP it is obviously the lyrical beginning of Norm & The NightmareZ. Fun loving with a twist to the dark humorous side of Norm.
4.: Brought Up In The Jungle: Up-Tempo just to get your hip shaking. Loaded with rhythm and a Slap-Bass that make you jump & jive. Great Drums to lift the track and still just sitting in the back (door). Swinging riffs on the quieter part that will make you fall in love with this song. Listen to the lyrics, they make you smile (well i was laughing).

Track listing:
1.: Two Left FeetZ
2.: Pieces Of My Mind
3.: There’s Gonna Be A Fight
4.: Brought Up In The Jungle

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06/04/2023

Neon Sounds by The Delta Bombers
Released on 02/04/2023
Reviewed on 05/04/2023
Reviewed by Holger E
Buy the album here: https://thedeltabombers.com/products/pre-order-neon-sounds-12-lp-in-classic-black

The Delta Bombers consist of Chris Moinichen on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals, Andrew Himmler on Guitar, Gregorio Garcia on Slap-Bass and PJ Franco on Drums.

The Wolf is not Howlin any more. He ran away and found the Neon Sound. 11 releases in and number 12 hits a new height. The most mature record produced by Mark Neill. New, interesting and a step in a new direction with a fatter sound but without losing the well known Delta Bombers sound and roots feeling.

Track by Track:
1.: Hey! You Know You Wanna: The 20 second intro will blow your speakers into the next century. Hard hammering TomToms and a Kick Drum that says it all. Deep down bass to rattle your spine merges with the unmistakable Acoustic Guitar. The lead guitar is sneaking it’s way in until it is right on top of you together with the vocals. Even on the quieter parts which are used for a Guitar solo and a Drum Roll underpinned by a deep Bass will get you feet moving. The refrain is not overused and encourages you to sing or shout along with the song. And the saying goes: Hey! You Know You Wanna.

2.: Good Disguise: Short sharp reverb heavy Guitar riffs that draws in the Acoustic Guitar to never slow down. Rolling marching drums that have been heavily influenced by roots and jazz painting an oh-so-cool background. For the complete picture, the bass is rumbling just ever so slightly in the background and gives the track a fatter sounding feel. Chris’ vocals are full, angry and natural but does not overpower the overall song.

3.: Matter Of Time: Leaning a bit on the 70’s Southern Roots. Great bass playing that drives the track straight forward and just invites the acoustic lead guitar to join. Nice clean sounds from the drums that never go wrong. This platform is used to present a very clear and honest vocal track.

4.: Dogs Of Pavlov: Well, someone had fun with Auto-Tune. Thank God that the Delta Bombers don’t need it! Great arrangement and track structure. It sounds like it’s been played backwards and stuffed with reverb loaded vocals, so this could be a homage to the band Pavlov’s Dog or a homage to a study about dogs. Well, no, it’s more the first choice and that ties in with the progressive roots rock that the Delta Bombers are going for in this track.

5.: The Ballad Of Big Al: How could I ever doubt that the old Delta Bombers sound is gone? Hard vibrant vocals hold the acoustic guitar close by its side. Beautiful drums ring into the song and the Bass is just right beside it. The lead guitar stays in the background and comes out with some steel guitar riffs only to step back again, and it’s all draped with a soft sounding Hammond Organ.

6.: Die A Little: I had to double take this one. Hand on my heart, this is Johnny Cash. The fingerpicking guitar, the bass and drums and the strumming acoustic Guitar just like The Man in Black. This brings tears to my eyes. The song is like real life. It is unbelievable how precise The Delta Bombers can take on an old and famous style and make it their own.

7.: Angel: A rhythm Guitar full of harmony that gives the go ahead to the orchestral drums and a full bodied bass that even fills in quiet spots. The Guitar just melds everything together. Nice inserts of a bell make this Angel really shine. Chris’s vocal range is great for this track as he keeps it rough and still refined.

8.: Seventh Son: Picking up the tempo again, and back to a stripped down raw sound, plus acoustic guitar with strings on fire. The lead guitar is playing a distinct riff that stays with you throughout the track. Cool, heavy-handed rock drums and a booming Bass. Backing vocals are being used to fill out the background and the Seventh Son singing his heart out right into your face.

9.: Hit The Floor: Pure riff intro that sets you up for a surf influenced up-tempo song. Vocals are shouting out loud and bring in the backing vocals while unknown to you the octave change is happening. Badass lead guitar riffs pulling you along the ride. The rhythm guitar is pushed to its limits to try to keep up with this thunderous Bass. A whirlwind- like Drum holds it all together and some sneaky keys playing in the background.

10.: Move Me: Sticking a bit with a rhythm n blues roots style. This sounds big. Nothing is left behind. Every single piece of this track is on the same level. You will move to this and raise your hand in unison. Layered with some Backing Vocals to fill it out perfectly.

11.: Wish I Knew: If every outro of an Album would sound like this, it would be heaven. Organ and bass (the bass is bringing a deep down cold feel to it) paving the way to a melodic and harmonic song of good-bye or is it a love song. It is fascinating the way Vocal and Rhythm melt into one.

Summary:
Well, for fans of The Delta Bombers this is a must have. For the ones sitting on a fence: just jump over and have a listen. From slow to fast, from melodic to harmonic: this Album has it all, with different styles worked into one glorious record. Every time I started a new song ,it was my favourite. So, at the end, all 11 tracks made it to the number one spot. And going by this album, there is no end in sight to slow this band down any time soon. BTW: If you ever get the chance to see them live, go. The energy they are radiating is unbelievable and infectious.

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yG-kU8aOt6U

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05/02/2023

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26/08/2022

Why only buy one when you can buy 3. Awesome records. Thanks Diablo Records and Philip Doyle ( Doyley) Doyley .bandcamp.com/

25/06/2022

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09/06/2022

The Ricochets

Released: 25th June 2022
Reviewed: by Dave Diamond on the 30th May 2022

This classic album was first released back in 2013 as a 150 orange vinyl with a white label in a poster sleeve, and also on a C.D too!… This time Doyley is releasing it on vinyl in 3 colours- solid black, pink and yellow with a proper sleeve, and as a bonus has also included an additional track that was recorded in the studio at the time but never released.

BAND MEMBERS:
Dave-Vocals
Steve-Guitar
Sam- Slap Bass
Ginger- Drums
Special Guest-Boz Boorer: Sax on Wooly Bully

Produced, Mixed and Mastered by: Philip Doyle
Published by: Diablo Records
Front Artwork: Steve Johnson
Tracks written and performed by: All original songs apart from Black Slacks (Joe Bennett and the Sparkletones, Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie (Eddie Cochran), Like A Tiger (Fabian), Little Sister (Elvis Presley) and Wooly Bully (Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs

In their own words
We started in the late 70s, had a few line up changes throughout our career. First proper gig was at the Salisbury Hotel ( pub, really ) in Barnet North London. We carried on playing locally at The Orange Tree, The Royalty etc.
Our band influences are good beer and bad ladies! lol

Let’s have a listen to the tracks –

DEVILS HIGHWAY: Fantastic sample at the beginning taken from the reverend Jimmy Snow clip preaching against rock n roll in the mid 1950’s and saying how much the devils music effects you and the evil feeling it causes you….and because it’s all in the beat the beat the beat….Dave yells….Kick ass! ..and for sure this track is a real stomper…really showcases The Ricochets at their best….it’s for sure a wreckin’ dance floor filler…great stop mid way through, then here we go again…”looking for my soul night and day…go to hell!!” Turning up the volume to this top tune! What a great opener to this album…Awesome!!
SHE’S GONE: Guitar intro then boom we are in, ”, great stompin’ rockin’ tune, She’s Real Gone.. “Baby I’m Blue, I’m In Love With You”, just under 2 minutes of pure awesome rockin’ sounds, this one’s gotta be a crowd favourite for sure! I just gotta play it again daddios!!
CHAIN DOG: Great 4 times round stab section at the start from this, the title track of the album, once again powerhouse drumming from Ginger, fantastic vocals from Dave, non- stop fabulous slapping from Sam, and awesome guitar licks from Steve, this one really moves along and ends just as it started with the punchy staggered stops.
EASY ACTION: Another fantastic up-tempo tune, this one kick off straight from the start…”I can’t get no satisfaction, all I want is easy action baby”, so much power in a track that lasts 1:38…I dig it massively!
IN HELL: Nice ride cymbal intro, with an earie guitar and bass …then we’re in ..Dave shouts “let’s Go, nice chanting backing vocals on this number and interspersed with ahhhhs, ends just as it started with a nice slow haunting style. This is a really top tune folks.
AVIN’ IT LARGE: Fabulous instrumental…Starting off with a nice rim shot drum roll from Ginger swiftly followed by Steve’s great sounding geetar and Sam’s non stop slapping bass…. Great middle breakdown to let Ginger crack those drums with some terrific rolls, it then explodes once again and then a further stop to showcase Sams bass playing wow!..
JEANIE JEANIE JEANIE: Rocked up version of Eddie Cochrans famous track, Dave’s vocals really suit this cover version that’s slightly sped up to the original….loving this, let’s go!
LONG TIME DEAD: At 3:12 this is the longest tune on the album…This one moves along at a cracking pace, with a full on slapping bass, killer drumming, fab guitar work and rip-roaring vocals, it has a great story behind it, and for me a stand out track…
LITTLE SISTER: Powerhouse version of The Elvis Presley classic that gets the full Ricochets treatment…really like this up tempo version…absolutely superb!
PSYCHO: Kick starts with guitar and then followed with stabs on drums/cymbal then Dave yells “Awww Do I!”…, then in comes the slapping bass, drum roll in and then vocals…”High tempo track with a stompin’ drum beat and twanging guitar and thumping slap bass.. rip roaring vocals, Nice scream too and eerie laugh really love it! “It’s a psychological breakdown guess I got to go Psycho!!”
BLACK SLACKS: A great stomping tune and this for sure is a fantastic catchy version and makeover of this 1957 tune.
WOOLY BULLY: This track features Boz Boorer (The Polecats) on sax and what an awesome solo he does too! A real great version and always creates a fabulous and enthusiastic reaction when they play it live….great fun!
LIKE A TIGER: This was originally done by Fabian back in 1959, and is brought right upto date with this high octane version….great intro from Ginger, then swiftly followed by guitar and bass and then growling vocals from Dave….awesome break which takes this cover version to a different level…WOW!! I’ve gotta take just under 30 minutes to replay the whole album once again!!.. One word….awesome!!

CLOSING COMMENTS ABOUT THE ALBUM:
It’s so fabulous that this awesome release on vinyl and is soon coming out again from Diablo Records and you can order pre-order the album on digital streaming and download via Diablo Records Bandcamp page.
It really does showcase The Ricochets fantastic musicianship and I just can’t wait to get my copy!!
From those early days of Made In The Shade right through until 2022 this band will rock your soz right off with their unique style of upbeat rockin’ tunes mixed with a fantastic high octane live performance! It’s so hard to believe that it’s now the 40 year anniversary of that first release on Nervous Records and since then we’ve had On Target, Devils Highway, and The Migraine E.P that was released on Crazy Love Records..
Whatever you do, if you’re going to buy one thing this summer do not look further than this latest offering from The Ricochets…you definitively will not regret it!

YOU TUBE CLIPS:
https://youtu.be/WMyuMcJ0GRs

Reviewed by: Dave Diamond