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Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special / Brian Setzer - Ignition! CD

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Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special: Brian Setzer (vocals, gutiar); Mark W. Winchester (upright bass); Bernie Dresel (drums).

Regardless of how much credit you give Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker for the Stray Cats' conception, this is probably the closest thing to a new Stray Cats album as you'll ever see again. It's the first time since that band broke up that Brian Setzer has ventured into guitar-bass-drums rockabilly trio format. One major difference between this group--whose name comes from a legendary televised Elvis Presley concert--and the Cats is the extent to which Setzer's guitar is featured. On song after song he peels off blistering licks with a sharpness that puts him in a league with any other rock & roll guitarist you can name.

Most of the tunes here are jumping rockabilly numbers that will bring a shiver of delight to nostalgic Stray Cats fans. On "5 Years, 4 Months, 3 Days," Setzer even employs a narrative approach that compares admirably to Dave Alvin's work with the Blasters. The only times the album falters are when Setzer tries to stretch the mold too far, as on the introspective "'59" or the faux-Mexican "Santa Rosa Rita." But those gaffes are quickly forgotten in the face of chargers like "Who Could Love This Car But Me" (co-written with none other than Joe Strummer) and the punchy "Get 'Em on the Ropes," which achieves an admirable synthesis of Carl Perkins, the Ramones, and NRBQ (kids, don't try this at home).

'68 Comeback Special Pc115852

Recorded at The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California.

Full performer name: Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special.

Additional personnel: The Brianaires (background vocals).Q (8/01, p.140) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...A return to the sawn-off, souped-up, proto-rockabilly sounds which launched his career....Primetime jukebox fodder for this or any other decade."

Ignition! Music

Category	Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Alternative, Big Band, Rock/Pop, Swing
Label	Surfdog
Orig Year	2001
All Time Product Rank	43,446
CD Universe Part number	1888139
Catalog number	67124
Discs	1
Release Date	Jun 12, 2001
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	John Holbrook; Brian Setzer
Engineer	John Holbrook
Recording Time	48 minutes
Personnel	Brian Setzer - vocals, gutiar Bernie Dresel - drums Mark W. Winchester - upright bass Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special Also: The Brianaires

Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special / Brian Setzer - Ignition! Songs

	Trk	Song
	1	Ignition
	2	5 Years, 4 Months, 3 Days
	3	Hell Bent
	4	Hot Rod Girl
	5	8-Track
	6	'59
	7	Rooster Rock
	8	Santa Rosa Rita
	9	Johnny Kool (The Legend of) Part 2,
	10	Get 'Em on the Ropes
	11	Who Would Love This Car But Me?
	12	Blue Cafe
	13	Dreamsville
	14	Malaguena

Ignition! Music Review

Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars some of his best work
Like any great alcohol BRIAN SETZER gets better with age. This cd contains some of his best work, rockabilly lives on.
Submitted by warranty (Sydney Australia)
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5 stars Setzer at his best!
Having been a fan of Brian Setzer and his Orchestra music and also the Stray Cats, I felt I couldn't go wrong with this release. I was never more RIGHT! I listen to this music over and over. Guitar work is phenomenal. Pure and simple. Brian has gotten me so interested in Rockabilly guitar and even surf guitar sounds, I am investigating other artists that probably influenced him. Get this CD now! (Also Nitro Burnin Funny Daddy!)
Submitted by slpraeg (Dallas, Oregon)
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5 stars Come Back Special Indeed!!!
I don't have to say alot about this CD. It is awesome,awesome,awesome!! I feel like I'm listening to the Stray Cats all over again, only it is new material. Brian's guitar work is simply amazing. If you are a fan buy it now.
Submitted by a reviewer (Bel Air, MD)
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5 stars Setzer's guitar stings
I'm a long time fan of The Stray Cats. I have been most impressed with Brian Stezer's work with the swing style of big band. It is great to have him come back to his roots with "Ignition". His guitar work is phenominal. The songs are well produced, and I can't help but imagine what it would be like to play the guitar like that. This cd is a must have for any collection. Buy it..... when you're finished reading this review....buy this cd!!!! You will not be disappointed.
Submitted by a reviewer (Pennsylvania)
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5 stars Brian doing what he does best !
Just picked up the newest Brian Setzer CD "IGNITION" and I have to say it's great to hear him back doing what he does best, ROCKABILLY ! The music is stripped down to the basics and sounds like vintage Stray Cats. So,if you're a fan of the Cats, or just love good Rockabilly, you'll love this new one by Setzer. Just wait until you hear the guitar work ! Bruce
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