Since we all pretty much had a
blast yesterday flashing-back to when Earth, Roots & Water were doing it and
doing it well I figured that we should keep the vintage momentum rolling at
least one more day. This around though we're only going back two
decades and it's all about rock-a-billy's very own Flat Duo Jets. The
influential act formed around the mid-80s and before they broke up in 1999
they released numerous albums for a slew of independent labels until inking
a deal with a major late in the project's existence. The main brain
behind the music, Dexter Romweber, never necessarily ruled out a reunion of
sorts, but aside from that actually happening I'll say the Two Headed Cow
soundtrack and its 17 unreleased gems from the band's early years is good
enough. Enjoy.
:Flat
Duo Jets - Never No More:
As I said yesterday in regards to reggae/dub, I won't claim
to know much about this genre of music. However, I can
note that cranking this tune up and throwing on your Elvis
face is a pretty damn good time. Well, that and being
able to clearly see why an act like the White Stripes would
say that this band had was such an influence on them.
It's crazy, but you can actually rock out and learn
at the same time. Run and tell your neighbors!
Here is an
actual clip from the Two Headed Cow music documentary
that was made in 2006. I think it's rather
interesting to hear why Dexter makes the music that he does,
so I certainly consider the piece a must-see. Watch it
now!
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