Nitro Boy finds one of Britain's most innovative Neo-Rockabilly bands at the top of their game. From their earliest days, Frenzy refused to be confined by the conventions of the revival scene, continually pushing the music in new directions. By the time of their later releases, they had developed a distinctive sound of their own, and Nitro Boy confidently builds on the success of the acclaimed Dirty Little Devils.
The songwriting is consistently strong throughout, backed by first-class musicianship and powerful production that gives every track plenty of punch. And then there's Steve Whitehouse's extraordinary slap bass, which provides a driving force all of its own. From the title track and Rum and Coke through to Reachin' Out, One Way Taxi and Backlash, this is Frenzy sounding both assured and fiercely energetic.
Alongside the superb original songs are a couple of unexpected cover versions and a fresh take on the old Frenzy favourite Misdemeanour. The result is a powerful and varied album that shows exactly why Frenzy became such an important name in the British Neo-Rockabilly scene. Nitro Boy is one of the band's standout releases and an essential addition to any serious Frenzy or Rockabilly collection.
