| | Electric Six Flashy CD Electric Six Discography of CDs
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On its aptly titled 2008 outing, FLASHY, the Detroit-based dance-rock troupe commonly known as Electric Six unveils another raucous collection of gleefully hedonistic tunes. Blatantly referencing one of the key singles from its '03 debut, FIRE, the band offers up "Gay Bar Part Two," a lively, stomping number that sets the tone for FLASHY. Other highlights of the record include the fast-moving "Formula 409" and the faux power ballad "Heavy Woman," tracks that showcase frontman Dick Valentine's supremely campy vocals. Though these songs aren't likely to convert many non-believers, those seeking a rollicking Electric Six revival will find it in FLASHY.
Lyricist: Tyler Spencer.
Electric Six: Dick Valentine (vocals); Johnny Na$hinal, The Colonel (guitar); Smorgasboard (strings, clarinet, bass instrument); Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer); Percussion World (drum, timbales).
Personnel: Christian Doble (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet); Smorgasbord (Clavinet, electric bass).
Recording information: Big Sky Studios, Ann Arbor, MI; Hamtramck Sound Machine.
Photographer: Alicia Gbur.
Additional personnel: Christian Doble (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet); Kevin Bayson (trumpet).Spin (p.90) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "FLASHY expands on the themes of the group's more recent efforts, delving into the excesses and vacuous nihilism of a post-TMZ America."
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.52) - "With a keen sense of the ridiculous, the mundane, and the ridiculously mundane Tom Jones-lunged frontman Dick Valentine comes out with lyrics that are often pure Flight Of The Conchords..." Electric Six Flashy Songs Purchase Flashy CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Electric Six Fire CD (2003)
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Led by the lusty growl of Dick Valentine, the Electric Six recreate a 1970s dancefloor for rejects of both heaven and hell to boogie down upon. On a scandalous and smart 2003 debut, the Detroit band stirs metal, Southern rock, glam, and more, into a delirious post-punk stew, with lyrics of glorious nonsense such as "fire in the disco/fire in the Taco Bell." And the absurd lines are delivered by Valentine with such Bon Scott bravado and passion that it's near-impossible to divine just how serious is Electric Six. They're a graver Darkness and a sillier Tenacious D, a magnificent enigma with a genuinely fun first record.
Detroit's Electric Six splice punk, new wave, disco, and arena rock into a total entertainment solution for the new breed of rock n' roller. 'This single is...pure driving disco-rock, complete with a new wave saxophone solo and ridiculous lyrics. Easily one of the best rock songs of the past year' - NY Times. 'Hold on, have the White Stripes gone Studio 54?' XL Records. 2003.
Recorded at White Room Studios, Detroit, Michigan; Abbey Road Studios, London, ...
| | Electric Six Senor Smoke CD (2005)
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Tongue-in-cheek Detroit rockers Electric Six display a variety on influences on their witty second album, SENOR SMOKE, which deals with subjects from sex aids to government surveillance. There are Monster Mash vocals on "Rock & Roll Evacuation," and frantic disco posturing on "Dance Epidemic," while "Dark Angel" combines the band's Detroit rock & roll roots with Goth rock overtones. For good measure, they also play a creditable cover of Queen's "Radio Gaga." Disco raises its glittery ...
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Personnel: Sheldon Fisher (guitar).
| | Electric Six Switzerland CD (2006)
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On its third full-length outing, SWITZERLAND, the Motor City ensemble Electric Six unveils another "high-voltage" set of glam-tinged, club-ready rockers. Often sounding like the Sweet and the Cult mashed up by the Fischerspooner boys, the band, fronted by the ever-theatrical ...
| | Electric Six I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me CD (2007)
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As over the top as ever, Electric Six continues to satirically embrace the excess of sex, drugs, rock & roll -- and excess itself -- on I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me from Being the Master. Lyrics are fueled by an annoyance with present-day society (most notably: computers, fast food, television personalities, politicians, and Lenny Kravitz), but these themes are barely noticeable when paired with the throbbing dance beats and the campy Jack Black-ish mannerisms of Dick Valentine, who maintains the party atmosphere throughout. A high-concept album isn't necessarily what E6's fan base is looking to hear -- they want to have fun -- and it's nice to see that Valentine hasn't lost his acute sense of bombast. The macho swagger is still an important highlight of his shtick, and he continues to invent ludicrous catch phrases like "put a little mustard on it" and bellow them with a completely straight face over a kick drum and a noodling clarinet line. He questions whether his vocals ...
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| | Stanley & Grimm Another Round CD (2008)
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Stanley & Grimm is a celebration of traditional music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels, and songs played with lively fiddle, guitar and voice. Fiddler Nicole Engstrom and Singer/Guitarist Sean Brennan create a musical journey through a bounty of fiddle tunes and ballads of all origins as well as modern tunes and songs they have composed.Nikki has delighted audiences for over two decades with her spirited and sensitive playing. Through a broad range of fiddle music from old and new sets of jigs and reels to slow airs, with Sean's warm vocals and rhythmic guitar, Stanley & Grimm capture the essence and energy of great traditional music.Nikki and Sean have followed up their debut CD with ANOTHER ROUNDa new collection of tunes and songs that is already a huge hit with their fans. It features a mix of old and new material they have been featuring in concert at festivals and pubs throughout New England.Awarded Album of the Year 2008 by Celtic RadioCeltic Radio Review:"Guitarist & Singer Sean Brennan, and Fiddler Nikki Engstrom, have created something very special with their latest CD "Another Round." This New England duo plays a mix of old and new tunes that is a delight to the ears and addicting to the feet (especial those that dance). We at Celtic Radio carefully listened to each and every track on this CD and we have come to the conclusion that perfection has been made! Every musical measure is a beautiful display of just how much these folks love to play. Some of our favorite tracks include Pachabel's Frolics - a fast, toe tapping journey into fiddle and guitar euphoria mixed every so often with a few slower classical measures - just exhilarating! Fiddler's Green is sung by Sean's strong and warm vocals showing that this group is not just about Jigs & Reels, but has the depth and talent to shine with many different types of Celtic music. Mike Ryan's Lament, one of our favorites, is a post Civil War song about the legendary 7th Calvary and Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Sean brings this song to life about the tragic tale of two brothers who left ...
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