Radio Reelers--Shakin' At The Party
Dead Beat 2003
Trying to start over again after having been in a much beloved band can be rough. Of course, the best way to avoid any pitfalls for your new outfit is to simply deliver the goods in grand fashion with your new one. In Shakin' At The Party, the Radio Reelers have done just that, crafting an album which lives up to their stellar pasts.
Featuring former members of the Fells and Weird Lovemakers, the rock n' roll pedigree of this outfit couldn't be much more impressive. However, even more than those bands, the Radio Reelers seem to most resemble the Devil Dogs, in terms of style. This is high octane rock n' roll at its best. For the Radio Reelers, it's all about finding the party then being the life of it. If the music on Shakin' At The Party is any indication, mission accomplished.
Over the course of these ten tracks, you're greeted by one hook-laden chorus after another. For the most part, the Radio Reelers give it to you in the form of blazers such as "Saturday Nite" and "Target On Your Heart." However, Shakin' At The Party is at its best when the band slows down just a hair on songs like "Treat It Alright." This slightly slower pace allows the inherent melodicism of the music to really take hold of you.
Still, any way you look at it, Shakin' At The Party is a winner. Just as impressive is the fact the Radio Reelers have managed to forge their own path in the face of their much lauded pasts. Highly recommended.
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