​The attention that the Atomicat label pays to hillbilly and rockabilly bop through this series certainly fills a gap in the market. With the exception of a few other labels, these genres are treated poorly. Moreover, all Atomicat releases invariably boast a sublime sound quality, as does this volume. Again, Western Swing, based on a bop beat, is on the menu.
‘The Barnyard Hop’ again features 28 hillbilly and rockabilly related high flyers. "Hillbilly and Rustic Rockabilly Bop’ is a treasure chest filled with awesome songs.

​It has often been said that hillbilly is the basis of rockabilly. The merging of hillbilly and rock and roll clearly manifests itself in volume 3. The typical instruments related to the classic hillbilly, such as fiddle, acoustic guitar and steel guitar, remain present, but the electric guitar from the rock and roll moves away effortlessly between. That of course provides a good dose of Western Swing on a boppin 'beat and that is what you get on this album in the most infectious forms. Whether they lean towards more authentic hillbilly or rather rockabilly bop, the fact is that all 28 tracks are very swinging. The ‘Hillbilly and Rustic Rockabilly Bop’ series has with "Rattlin" Daddy "a wonderful follow-up to the previously released volumes.

​The 26 tracks that contain a beautiful mix of traditional country, western swing and hillbilly will give you the ultimate feeling of a nostalgic country Christmas. And just like we did with ‘Headin 'For The Christmas Ball’, we once again can conclude that ‘Christmas On The Range’ can also be played without a corresponding Christmas tree.

​Hillbilly, authentic or with the addition of Western Swing or rock from the past century, you get it all beautifully and in excellent sound quality served on this compilation. It is becoming a habit, but we cannot help it that this album also deserves a place in your collection.

​Although they played country boogies and Western Swing as the Western Melody Makers, they made with 'Sag, Drag And Fall' before the term 'rockabilly' was found, a song that has since become 'classic' in the genre. With this album, Jasmine Records gives a nice chronological overview of a band that was involved in the birth of the rockabilly.

​Shame On You' is not only the title of the song with which Spade Cooley led the countrycharts for 9 weeks in 1945. Unfortunately it also relates to himself for the murder of his wife. Cooley's recorded Western Swing between 1945 and 1952 is certainly not bad, although Bob Wills together with his Texas Playboys rightly remain the title 'The King Of Western Swing'.

​Fan of Pokey Lafarge and CW Stoneking? Then the purchase of this danceable album by Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra is a must. And ........ years of fun guaranteed!

Sublime mix of country, western swing, gypsy jazz and rock 'n' roll. Recommended!

​This Canadian trio brings in a beautiful rockabilly and western swing way a tribute to the great Merle Travis. 

Great Jive, Jump and Western Swing by a German band with lots of delicious piano and lapsteel. With the New Years eve party in mind, is this the perfect dance record. Enjoy!

Jacob Tovar and The Saddle Tramps bring old school country, honky tonk and western swing back to life in a brilliant way. Highly recommended for real country fans!