Review published in Issue #44 Fall '98
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Every
other week or so, we receive review copies from rockabilly bands that I haven't heard of
before. Crown Electric from Kentucky is such a quartet, and heck, now I wish I'd
hear from these guys pretty soon again. But wait a minute! Crown Electric sure sounds familiar somehow. You got it - that's the company Elvis worked for before he got famous, and I guess Paul Burlison and one of the Burnette Brothers, too. Their "Rockabilly Opera" is perfect, catchy songs with a variety from laid back Rockabilly to rockin' Rockabilly Boppers and neat Country songs. Lead singer Michael Tevis is the group's songwriter, covering such typical 50's topics as "Pink & Purple Plaid Cadillac" - a great tune. "Nocturnal Turnaround" is more aggressive, where as their cover of "Hot Hamburger" rocks nicely in a Hillbilly beat with steel guitar licks. Check out "Edge of the World" if you like it wild. Most of the other 12 tracks are settled in a somewhat more relaxed atmosphere. No matter if the songs are mid-tempo or fast, they make you tap your feet for sure. -GM |