1. Spring-Heeled Jill 2. I May Be A Robot 3. Saints and Strangers 4. Automaton 5. Dixie Flyer 6. After Dark 7. Firebox 8. Frankendoll 9. Robot Man 10. Half A World Away 11. Puppy Chow 12. Look Away 13. Cowgirl From The Planet X
Steamdoll Ellie and The Hoodwinkers • Clockabilly Rumblegumption CD
Enter the strange, steam-powered world of Steamdoll Ellie and The Hoodwinkers, the female-fronted Russian psychobilly outfit serving up a powerful, melodic debut with attitude to spare. Clockabilly Rumblegumption combines driving rhythms, punchy guitar and distinctive vocals across 13 original tracks, bringing a fresh twist to psychobilly with a wonderfully eccentric mechanical and sci-fi flavour.
From the spring-loaded energy of “Spring-Heeled Jill” and the robotic themes of “I May Be A Robot” and “Automaton” to the monster-movie appeal of “Frankendoll”, this album has plenty of personality. “Dixie Flyer”, “After Dark” and “Firebox” add further variety, while “Puppy Chow” and “Cowgirl From The Planet X” underline the band's playful approach to songwriting. It's an original collection that balances melody with the raw energy and dark humour psychobilly thrives on.
With strong production, memorable vocals and a sound that reaches beyond standard genre formulas, Clockabilly Rumblegumption is well worth investigating for fans of female-fronted psychobilly and offbeat alternative rock. Whether you're drawn to its steampunk atmosphere, or its hard-driving rhythms, this 13-track CD delivers a distinctive dose of Russian psychobilly with plenty of individuality.
