The Detroit Cobras manage a pretty rare feat with their debut LP by transcending classic R&B material by sticking not to the original sound or slavishly recreating arrangements and stylistic trappings of the genre, but by finding the essence of...more.
VERY VERY WEIRD...but I went to high school with Rachel Nagy. Honestly, I am really suprised at her talent. Really great rock outfit here, and she is a phenominal singer. Probably one of the best out there. I don't...more.
So many bands these days try to pass off as garage rock (the datsuns, the mooney suzuki) but this stuff is REAL. All of it is covers from the 50s just like the garage rockers of the 60s (the Sonics, The...more.
I completely agree with the other reviewer. Buy this CD now. It rocks. If you don't like it there's something wrong with you. These guys can play, and the girl can sing damnit! One thing to be aware of...more.
The Cobras are amazing. They have taken old material and put a new sheen on it, adding an exciting edge and ultimately making it their own. I change my CDs constantly, but keep coming back to this one and the follow...more.