​‘Chicksville U.S.A.!’ unleash no less than 33 erotic and naughty songs on you. Nowadays these topics are no longer taboo, however it was in the 50s and 60s when these songs were recorded. Exciting rock and roll, sultry seductive songs, both vocal and instrumental, will not leave you indifferent.
Also informative you will never be hungry at Bear Family. Not even now, because in the 15-page booklet, illustrated with numerous photos, Marc Mittelacher guides you through all the tracks. Used at the right time, ‘Destination Lust - Chicksville, U.S.A.!’ might be ………… the rest you can fill in yourself!!!!!!!

​The next artist to be featured in the ‘Rock’ series is Frank Virtue. Frank could only score once, namely with the song ‘Guitar Boogie Shuffle’, which allowed him to reach the Top 10. On this compilation you get two extra 'guitar boogies', namely an early version of the Esquire Boys from 1953 and 'Guitar Boogie Twist' from 1960. More important and more interesting is that this collector gives a nice picture of the musical evolution that Frank went through in various settings. From rhyhtm & blues to rock and roll he eventually became a master of instrumental guitar songs.
Well-known, less well-known and obscure recordings that Frank recorded in various settings for both small and budget labels put his virtuoso guitar work in the spotlight. Extensive information about Frank's career, his chronological discography, supplemented with illustrations and rare photo material can be found in the 36-page colorful booklet written by Chicago music journalist Bill Dahl. Recommended!

For volume 35 in the ‘That'll Flat ... Git It!’ Series, the Bear Family label is browsing the archives of Mercury and Limelight Records. The Mercury label was founded in 1945 and was the first major label after World War II. The label focused on blues, rhythm & blues, country, jazz and pop. Limelight Records was also part of Mercury and mainly focused on jazz. In addition, their mid and late 50’s recordings also included a number of rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll artists. 35 of those recordings adorn this compilation. Recordings of a number of lesser known artists, but also the very early recordings of those who would later become resounding names in music.
When a compilation, such as this one from the series ‘That'll Flat ... Git It!’ has been compiled with expertise and knowledge, you can discover a large number of unknown, but especially valuable songs in addition to well-known ones. Volume 35 scores 100% here. Recommended!

​With ‘Pass The Gin’, already the eleventh volume in the ‘Southern Bred’ series, we continue our search for Texan R&B Rockers. And there are a lot of famous and lesser known artists and their songs to discover. We are immediately treated to a heavy R & B rock song by H.B. Barnum with ‘Don't Cha Know’. Barnum was part of The Dootones in the late 1950's.
We close with a classic undertone. The instrumental ‘Nut Rocker’ of Jack B Nimble and The Quicks is based on Tchaikovsky's ‘Nutcracker Suite’. The song is also known in the version of B. Bumble and The Stingers.
Beyond all this beauty, volume 11 of the stunning ‘Southern Bred’ series hides a host of other gems. Like all previous volumes, number 11 is an absolute must.

​The third commandment of those Ten Commandments of rock and roll says ‘Become Self-Sufficient, Get A Job’, in other words, get a job, so that you can make a living for yourself. Mark Armstrong collected another 30 amazing songs around this fact. How can you obey this command? Well, without money, it gets damn hard to obey this.
How to approach it or not, these rhythm & blues, rock & roll and doo-wop tracks offer enough inspiration. Now it's up to you!

​You probably don't know the name Billy Strange, yet chances are you've heard him and he might even be in your record collection as a companion to your favorite artists. Besides this work as a session musician, he also recorded under his own name.
What is striking is that Strange cannot be pinned down to one music genre. Whether he was hired for swinging rhythm & blues and rock and roll, a light jazzy feel, country, cowboy songs or pop, Billy always carries out his task with an enormous dose of talent and craftsmanship.
With ‘Climb Aboard The Hell Train’, compiler dee jay Mark Armstrong not only pays tribute to Billy Strange, but also makes Strange's work more public.

​On ‘Cherries On The Lose, vol. 1’ we already discovered that many hits were already recorded by others long before the artist who sang them into eternity. Atomicat continues his quest on volume 2 of ‘Cherries On The Lose’. And yes, even now there are others to discover. For example, the album opens with ‘I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door’, a song that landed a very young Eddie Hodges in the charts in 1961. What few knew at the time was the fact that the Isley Brothers were the original performers.
You will discover this and much more on this compilation, which contains great songs but is also enlightening. Recommended!

Volume 8 in the ‘Boss Black Rockers’ series continues with high quality recordings that characterize the series. Rhythm & blues and rock 'n roll at a high level. To be continued!

​Last year, Atomicat launched the ‘Rock 'n Roll Kittens’ series with volume 1 subtitled ‘Friction Heat’. 'Rockin' House Cowgirl'(vol. 2),'Shakin 'The Blues' (vol. 3), 'Rock And Roll To Save My Soul' (vol. 4) followed and volume 5 'Forbidden Fruit' was just released. The forbidden fruits are handed out to the ladies in 24 tracks. Tracks that all contain a high sax content, which quickly results in impressive, swinging and rocking rhythm & blues.
That the women could stand their ground and sometimes left the opposite sex far behind them musically, can be heard on this ‘Forbidden Fruit’. Nice album, also for men by the way!

​‘Mojo Man’ Little Victor starts with ‘Doctor Velvet’ the new ‘Dancefloor Killers’ series. A series, which contains ‘the cream of the crop’ of danceable music. This first album brings together 24 well-known and less known tracks from the heyday of rhythm & blues, blues and rock and roll. Extremely danceable music and highly recommended!

​With ‘Don't Misbehave, I Fought The Law’ we are at the second commandment of the ten rock and roll commandments. A commandment that immediately emphasizes the somewhat rebellious character of the genre. That is why this edition also contains 30 marvellous songs about breaches and rebellion, as well as their inevitable consequences.
We are already looking forward to the third commandment with the title ‘Become Self-Sufficient, Get A Job’. ‘The Ten Commandments of Rock 'n' Roll’ is not only an original angle from which to approach the genre, but also offers a treasure trove of formidable rock 'n' roll.

​When Moses received the Ten Commandments on two stone slabs, there was nothing to suggest that it would affect rock and roll centuries later. After all, here are the ten principles that the enthusiast must conform to be counted among the circle of diehard fans. The Atomicat label is now releasing those 10 commandments of rock and roll on as many CDs. Bop till you drop with these 30 awesome tracks.

​Little Victor again serves 28 awesome tracks by famous and lesser-known black rockers, before the genre was transformed into rock and roll by white artists. Again a formidable mix and just like the previous releases in this series, volume 7 ‘Wow Wow Baby’ is again an absolute must. Enjoy these 28 exciting danceable tracks!

​In the 1950s guitarist Grady Martin made a not to be underestimated contribution to swinging country, hillbilly jump, rockabilly and rock and roll. This album contains 30 sublime tracks. The first 10 are by Grady and The Slew Foot Band or as a solo artist. The following 20 show his beautiful guitar parts as session musician of well-known and lesser-known artists.
‘Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves and Hot Guitar’ rightly puts Grady Martin's unique guitar style in the spotlight. Well done Mark Armstrong!

​With this first in a new series of three releases, the Atomicat label presents 27 rockabilly and rock and roll highlights from the fifties. The real stuff!
Razor-sharp guitar work, ripping saxes and echo-marinated vocals will keep your attention focused for over an hour without any problems.
Although many of you already have these songs in their collection, maybe as a single, it is nice to have them listed here on CD. It also saves you having to walk back and forth to the turntable. Those who do not yet have these classics in their collection will immediately add a wealth of authentic and durable rockabilly and rock 'n roll with this compilation.

​Great rockabilly, rock and roll and blues are not the privilege of one or two countries. This musical journey that Mark Armstrong mapped out for us effortlessly convinces you of that. Recommended! 

​Frankenstein's and Dracula's mysterious castles may be the ultimate places for a Halloween party. From now on you can experience it at home with the spooky rock and roll, rockabilly and doo-wop from ‘The Mojo Man's Halloween Party’. Nice mix of vocal and instrumental tracks. And ……… believe it, this album also sounds very good throughout the year. Talking about a ‘win situation’!

In 1969 he had a worldwide hit with his Sir Douglas Quintet with 'Mendocino'. At that time, however, Doug Sahm had already had a musical career, both solo and in various bands. That Doug Sahm already had a lot of talent in his teens, proves this compilation. A large number of sublime slows, supplemented with no-nonsense rock-n-roll, give a beautiful musical image of an excellent artist. Recommended!

​The 29 tracks on this album undeniable proof that Lee was not only a great performer, but that he also managed to put songs that were hits in America, with taste and knowledge in a British guise. His versatility certainly lent him a helping hand. The well-known songs sometimes sound a bit like the early Beatles, while he also had the gift to give other songs an Elvis touch. Therefore there  is no question of blind copying. Fans of British sixties rock and roll should have this in their record collection.

​In addition to Presley's regular guitarist in his seventies concerts, James Burton contributed to a large number of now legendary songs. His bosses included Dale Hawkins, Bob Luman, Dorsey Burnette, Glen Campbell and Ricky Nelson, all of which can be found on this compilation, which also features some wonderful live and extremely rare performances. Earcatcher is undoubtedly track number 19, where James and Ricky Nelson play acoustic guitars. Another live highlight is James Burton's version of Merle Travis' ‘Cannonball Rag’, which highlights his masterful string playing.

​This compilation makes it clear that not only rousing rock and roll flowed through his veins. Moreover, it is impressive how he manages to give those ballads collected here that inimitable ‘Lewis touch’. From the late 1960s onwards, country began to penetrate his repertoire more often, but the seeds were sown earlier. "The Ballads Of Jerry Lee Lewis" is a beautiful and timeless disc.

​For those who don't own anything from Haley yet, ‘Rocks, Clocks & Alligators, All The Hits 1953-1961’ is the ideal collector. ‘Rock Around The Clock’, ‘Shake, Rattle And Roll’, ‘See You Later Alligator’, ‘Mambo Rock’ and so many other beautiful things are neatly arranged here. "It's only rock & roll, but I like it!"

​Goree Carter can certainly be seen as a second T-Bone Walker. His blues has, just like that of his great example, a wonderful light jazzy twist and his guitar playing clearly betrays the hand of the master. Formidable blues, rhythm & blues and budding rock & roll. A must!

​Atomicat Records now bundles on ’Kustom Kulture Klassics’ 28 rockabilly and rock & roll songs that have a connection with pistons, V8 engines and the accompanying power and speed.
This album will get your adrenaline pumping as the scent of burnt rubber tickles your nostrils, after which the hot rod devil will relentlessly make you press the ‘repeat’ button again, again and again. Hell ya, what an album!

​In the fifties and sixties, the days of cordless telephones, internet and social media were still far away. The phone, then of course still with cord, was, besides personal contact and letters, about the only form of communication. Adults used it more for business or personal purposes, then it was an ideal tool for teenagers to chat with their sweethearts. Sometimes these conversations boosted the phone bill, so that more than ever, parents were forced to curb these love contacts.
Bear Family Records collected 28 telephone relevant tracks and pressed them on ‘Talking On The Telephone’. The result is a compilation full of rock 'n' roll and teen pop gems. Fantastic album!