Roy Kay Combo
I'm Hooked CD
After releasing some of today’s finest Rockabilly records, Roy Kay and his two partners in crime decided to try something new. They added drums and a superb rockin' piano, giving a fuller sound and more Rock 'n' Roll flair. The piano and Ray's catchy melodies (he wrote 11 of the 12 songs) also evoke the recordings of Kenny Parchman and Carl Mann too. The whole thing is rounded off with solid backup vocals, some in a doo-wop style that works very well. Tony Laborie (The Top Hands, Rattled Roosters, Ray Condo) plays steel on some tunes adding a Bill Haley's Saddlemen feel to How It's Done (that also features fine question/answer vocals) and a straight hillbilly style to Think Of Me. Another great album from Roy and the boys.
Nice digipack presentation too.
(reviewed by Frederick Turgis - www.jumpingfrom6to6.com)
Track Listing:
Boom! / From Can to Can't / Give Me Love / I'm Waiting / Askin' But Not Gettin' / Midnight Station / I'm Hooked / How It's Done / Hey Honey / Dream on My Own / Love to Spare / Think of Me.