The Dirty Boogie
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I saw these guys at the Roxy in Boston in 1998, the year the disc was released. This band swept me off my feet and did not let me touch ground until the music stopped and I was left dripping with sweat and wondering what the heck had just happened.

Brian Setzer’s vocals are husky and passionate with remarkable range. And they’re backed by a big band sound, rich with swingin’ horns and spankin’ bass.

The disc opens with “This Cat’s on a Hot Tin Roof,” and the pace continues with “The Dirty Boogie,” and “Jump, Jive and Wail,” all guaranteed to have you tapping your feet. “Rock this Town,” from Setzer’s days with the Stray Cats, swings, and is followed by a sexy rendition of “Since I Don’t Have You.”

A sultry version of the classic, “Sleepwalk,” features an amazing guitar solo by Setzer along with some incredible horn stylings. “Let’s Live it Up,” is an upbeat piece, laced with a rockin’ trumpet solo.

“You’re the Boss” is a synergistic duet between Setzer and guest vocalist, Gwen Stefani, singer and songwriter for the band No Doubt.

Though my least favorite track on the disc, “Hollywood Nocturne,” has effects that make the vocals sound canned, it bounces back nicely with a stunning trumpet solo.

“As Long as I’m Singing” rounds the disc off with a rollicking beat and some lovely scat stylings.

This is a CD packed with such incredible talent, it is certain to please a wide variety of listeners.

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