Review
Deke Dickerson And The Ecco-Fonics
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- 5/15/2001 7:44:15
'More Million Sellers'
Hightone Records
With this dynamo follow up elpee release to his 1998 release, 'No. 1 Hit Record!,' Dickerson is out to prove that he truly does live up to his self-proclamation as a 'red hot daddy with a thousand volts.' After a listen through it is quite evident that Dickerson is not afraid to live outside the realms of MTV, and the boy-band mystiques that are currently infecting the airwaves: rather Dickerson and his loyal Ecco-Fonics are out to reconquer audiences with this tongue-in-cheek romp through the rarely discovered territories of Neo-rockabilly.
Rootsy and retro is what Deke does best-and 'More Million Sellers' is no exception to Dickerson's long-lived career as a So Cal based swinger. This record does not tout life-affirming, hear-wrenching drama, passionate moral memoranda or even good make-out music-what it does have are some damn hot guitar riffs and a sense of down-home fun. Fun is at the heart and soul of 'More.' filled with oddly paired double-necked guitar styling and lounge-lizard piano, nothing can stop the manic hysteria of songs like 'Let the Good Times Roll' and 'My Name is Deke.' Despite its lacking in melancholy messages,' More Million Sellers' lacks little when it comes to the musical ingenuity and genius of its musicians. This album is filled with stellar performances by Deke and his Ecco-Fonics as well as guest appearances by legendary rockabilly greats like Billy Zoom [of X fame] and sax-man Joey D'ambrosio [The Comets].
From the first track 'Let the Good Times Roll' you just know that this roller-coaster ride through the by-gone eras of bluegrass, rockabilly, country, rhythm and blues, surf-guitar, and old-fashioned rock n' roll is going to be an enjoyable one. Filled with crystalline gems like the engaging 'Rockin' Gypsy', the cheeky 'Closing Theme From Jerry Scoggins' [from the man who brought forth the original theme for the Beverly Hillbillies], and the humorous ditty 'I Think You Gotta Pay For That' are enough to make this innovative release a tantalizing addition to any eclectic musical collection.
Hightone Records
With this dynamo follow up elpee release to his 1998 release, 'No. 1 Hit Record!,' Dickerson is out to prove that he truly does live up to his self-proclamation as a 'red hot daddy with a thousand volts.' After a listen through it is quite evident that Dickerson is not afraid to live outside the realms of MTV, and the boy-band mystiques that are currently infecting the airwaves: rather Dickerson and his loyal Ecco-Fonics are out to reconquer audiences with this tongue-in-cheek romp through the rarely discovered territories of Neo-rockabilly.
Rootsy and retro is what Deke does best-and 'More Million Sellers' is no exception to Dickerson's long-lived career as a So Cal based swinger. This record does not tout life-affirming, hear-wrenching drama, passionate moral memoranda or even good make-out music-what it does have are some damn hot guitar riffs and a sense of down-home fun. Fun is at the heart and soul of 'More.' filled with oddly paired double-necked guitar styling and lounge-lizard piano, nothing can stop the manic hysteria of songs like 'Let the Good Times Roll' and 'My Name is Deke.' Despite its lacking in melancholy messages,' More Million Sellers' lacks little when it comes to the musical ingenuity and genius of its musicians. This album is filled with stellar performances by Deke and his Ecco-Fonics as well as guest appearances by legendary rockabilly greats like Billy Zoom [of X fame] and sax-man Joey D'ambrosio [The Comets].
From the first track 'Let the Good Times Roll' you just know that this roller-coaster ride through the by-gone eras of bluegrass, rockabilly, country, rhythm and blues, surf-guitar, and old-fashioned rock n' roll is going to be an enjoyable one. Filled with crystalline gems like the engaging 'Rockin' Gypsy', the cheeky 'Closing Theme From Jerry Scoggins' [from the man who brought forth the original theme for the Beverly Hillbillies], and the humorous ditty 'I Think You Gotta Pay For That' are enough to make this innovative release a tantalizing addition to any eclectic musical collection.