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Twist Party
Los Straitjackets
Twist Party
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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If it's tempting to characterize this delightfully dizzy collaboration between Nashville's masked surf-rock acolytes Los Straightjackets and hip-swiveling Brooklyn burlesque revivalists The World Famous Pontani Sisters as ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Los Straitjackets
Title: Twist Party
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Yep Roc Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 10/3/2006
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, Oldies & Retro
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 634457211926, 0634457211926, 634457209428

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If it's tempting to characterize this delightfully dizzy collaboration between Nashville's masked surf-rock acolytes Los Straightjackets and hip-swiveling Brooklyn burlesque revivalists The World Famous Pontani Sisters as postmodern, perhaps one should lie down until the feeling passes. As ambitious fusion of vintage instrumental rock, video dance lessons, lucha libre couture, Chubby Checker, Merseybeat, and rhinestone-chic this CD/DVD set can't be denied--or rivaled, for that matter. With Scottish choreographer/Freddie Garrity lookalike Kaiser George handling vocal chores and occasional channeling of Fred Schneider, the Straitjackets rip through a tightly executed set of twist 'n' groove originals and covers of Fats Domino's "Domino Twist," Robert Parker's "Twistin' in Space," and Joey Dee's "Peppermint Twist." The band takes a faithful left-turn into Liverpool '63, with KG paying affectionate homage to Gerry Marsden and Wayne Fontana on "Isn't Love Grand" before serving up a couple of Halloween-ready slices of loop-rock via "All Back to Drac's" and the infectious "Mad Scientwist." The equally kitsch-cool DVD contains lovingly cheeseball videos for the latter and "Twistin' Gorilla," as well as the Pontanis teaching the steps for the "Kitty Cat" and "Daddy-O" dances. It's a party package that's as musically accomplished as it is culturally ditzy, one that may leave listeners wondering just what decade--or century--they're in. --Jerry McCulley

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CD Reviews

If you can't see them live, here's the soundtrack!
Mark F. Braun | Norridge, IL | 10/31/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Nicely collected tracks from the 2006 Los Straitjackets/Pontani Sisters and Kaiser George travelling show will rock you! One of the coolest shows on the road this year combines three acts into one great experience. I'm sure that this was created for sale at the shows: that's where I grabbed my copy. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what rock and roll looks like: showy, loud and memorable.



Accompanying DVD of the Pontanis at play is cute stuff; would've enjoyed seeing them live, as at the Abbey in Chicago where they melted the room with the best a-go-go moves since Joey Heatherton and the Ikettes, except the Pontanis really do it all better... honest.



Let's face it, radio right now sucks; there's nothing that you can dance to or want to play for another few decades. But for the cats with hi-fi goggles on, rev this CD up and have a blast. Add another CD to it if you can: Kaiser George and the Hi-Risers put this Scottish mod at the top of my Mersey Beat playlist. Whatever they're doin, please keep it playin'!



Viva Los Straitjackets!"
If you want to have some fun, this album is definitely for y
WarriorPrncess | 01/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"2006 meets the 60's. This album is beyond fun - it's catchy, sly, and chock-full of tongue-in-cheek kitsch. Strap on your dancing shoes and prepare to start twisting!"
Oh, yeah baby!
Donald L. Campbell | Buffalo, NY USA | 11/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Masked Marvels are back and still batting a 1000!!! Considering the totally depressing state of rock n roll these days, this CD is a true tonic for the troops (to borrow from the BTRs!). I've listened to this CD so many times since I picked it up, and smiled each and everytime I hear it, that I'm beginning to turn into a foot stompin Transylvanian gorilla a go go in grand love orbit (or something like that...). What a great combination --- Los Straitjackets, The Pontanis, and good ol' Kaiser George. Link and Dale meet the Mersey Beat! What more could one ask for? Music is alive again --- and FUN! Muchas gracias amigos! Muy caliente! In summary: if you don't like this one, then, well, you're really twisted."