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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.
'68 Comeback Special Pc115852
Recorded at The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California.
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." Brian Setzer Ignition! Songs Ignition! Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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
Submitted by a reviewer (Vancouver,BC)
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In retrospect, Setzer might seem like a prognosticator, what with the runaway success of neo-swing in the late '90s. In 1994 however, a big-band swing album by the former Stray Cats leader was an extremely chancy endeavor; more people were grooving to Pearl Jam than to the Squirrel Nut Zippers. For Setzer it was part of a natural progression; reviving another bygone era of his beloved American music traditions. While the BSO horn section is ...
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"The Nutcracker Suite" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
He wears a pompadour, hangs around with jazz musicians, and "vintage" may as well be his middle name, but Brian Setzer is a retro-king who now brings a jump-blues sensibility to the holiday of ole St. Nick with BOOGIE WOOGIE CHRISTMAS. Setzer's clearly having fun tearing into Elvis's perennial "Blue Christmas" and does equally well pumping up warhorses like "Jingle Bells" and "Winter Wonderland" as well as digging up the Leiber-Stoller nugget "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." Anther nod to Presley comes via the recruitment of EP's film co-star Ann-Margret for a seductive reading of "Baby It's Cold Outside."
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