published: 14 /
8 /
2010
Label:
Dirty Water Records
Format: CD
Fiery mix of rhythm and blues, rockabilly and punk on compulsive debut album from London-based four-piece, King Salami and the Cumberland Three
Review
King Salami fronts this London four piece which mix proper rhythm and blues with rockabilly and more than a hint of punk.
The press release claims that there are fourteen singles on 'Fourteen Blazing Bangers' and after even one listen it's hard not to agree. These blazing bangers are chilli dogs. 'Do the Wurst' opens and from then on in it's a collection of toe tapping bloody genius. I defy anyone not to want to have a dance or to jump around to this.
It's all here. There are elements of Bo Diddley or Screaming J Hawkins or James Brown fronting the Dead Kennedys or the Cramps.
'Yes Baby' and 'Chicken Back' are stompingly brilliant. 'Watcha Gonna Do Tomorrow' is as old school rock 'n' roll as they come. As a bonus they've even thrown in a bonus banger with 'Sock It to Me Santa'.
If you like it hot, pick this up. You won't regret it.
Track Listing:-
1
Do the Wurst
2
I Smell a Rat
3
Mojo Workout
4
Shake It Wild
5
They Don't Know
6
Pawnee Stomp
7
Yes Baby
8
Chicken Back
9
Watcha Gonna Do Tomorrow
10
Hang Off
11
Do the Climb
12
Sweet Love to You
13
Big Blon' Baby
14
Ma Juju Girl