You might think ‘Sex, Trucks & Rock ‘n’
Roll’ sounds damn mature for a debut album. Well, you’re
absolutely right! Here’s one of the main reasons: Moonshine
Reunion rose out of the ashes of Los Fabulous Frankies, a rockin’
road machine that has seen its share of godforsaken towns all across
the mainland. No wonder Moonshine Reunion was a grand live act from
day one. And this time around they are hellbent to take it even further,
with a chain of skilfully crafted songs, that truly hold their own
among rare standards.
The band taps into half a century of roots music,
like the glory days of Sun Records to more recent Americana brilliance
of Dave Gonzales and the tender twist of Chris Isaak. Just an old
Gretsch guitar won’t cut it for Moonshine Reunion. These excellent
players master a wide range of vintage gear to enrich their authentic
tone. The moonshine in their moniker is not all about nocturnal light
from above, first up is hard home made liquor. That means broken earts
are outnumbered by broken bottles. They let the blues slide in lonesome
rhymes, but before long the twang swings back to trucking country
and rockabilly barnburners.
Like a dear friend that’s gone Hankin’
and returns with new stories to tell, ‘Sex, Trucks ‘n’
Rock & Roll’ honours a fine tradition by delivering outstanding
contemporary originals.
Indeed, the kind of record with a lifespan longer than your own. Pure
music, pass it on!
Tracklist:
Grip
On Reality
My Baby's Gone
Everytime You Call My Name
All Alone
Leaving
You
I'm
Allright
I'm Gonna Get Ya
Moonshine
Enough Is Enough
Life
Quit Drinking
Highway
Blue
Train