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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Jime!, July 22 2003
By Matthew F. Strickland - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Its Still Rock N Roll To Me (Audio CD)
After hearing the Jime's latest release "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me", I was surprised that I have not heard of this neo-rockabilly trio from Denmark before. Released on Nervous Records, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" is the Jime's third release to date and contains some of the best neo-rockabilly I've heard in quite a while.
Starting off with a cover of Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (if you hadn't already guessed), the CD is done in what lead singer/guitarist Vince Gordon describes as a "fat American sound". To me it sounds very dynamic and full in range, a departure from the usual mid-range sound that most neo-bands tend to shoot for. The rhythm section is flawless and Vince pulls out some leads that would even make old Setzer himself a little green with envy. Stand outs on the CD are "It's Still Rock and Roll To Me", "There's A Thing About Love" (best track in my opinion) and "Rock-It!Rock-It!" (guaranteed to get your toes a tappin). I also dug their treatment of Tom Petty's "Learning to Fly" quite a bit as well. Be sure to check these guys out!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great cd, Feb 27 2009
By punkin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Its Still Rock N Roll To Me (Audio CD)
The music by this group is excellent if you are into rockabilly this is the group for you.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawed Diamond Review, Aug 12 2006
By W. OREILLY - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Its Still Rock N Roll To Me (Audio CD)
I have just posted a five star rating to counter
J Diamonds lambasting review (although well scripted)
of The Jime's "It's Still Rock'N'Roll to Me".
Personally, I do not feel that this is the Jime's
best CD, however there are original new tunes by Vince Gordon
and a couple of very good covers. Bottom line ... if you
like Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, the early Sun Sessions
and yes the Stray Cat's you're gonna dig this too.
For the rockabilly guitarist's out there Vince has a
mix'n'blend of Gallup, Perkins and Moore, no Reverend Heat
or psycho driven leads. More 1955 than 1995.