Jackpot Records is reissuing the 1976 Power Pop classic Shake Some Action by The Flamin' Groovies in May. Produced at Rockfield Studios by my favorite of the 70’s and early-80’s, Dave Edmunds (Fab T-Birds, The Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, Rockpile, The Stray Cats), and "executive" produced by Greg Shaw, well-respected R & R historian, publisher (the great Bomp! Magazine), and record company owner (Bomp!).
This album blends all The Groovies influences: 1950’s Rock ’n’ Roll, 60’s British Invasion (The Beatles and Stones primarily), 60’s Garage Band (they remain one to this day), and Spector Girl Groups. Edmunds created a very retro-sounding record for this album, not in the least bit hi-fi. But very cool! One of my fave Rock ’n’ Roll albums
Jackpot hired Kevin Gray (Analogue Productions) to master for the release, and pressed the discs at RTI (MoFi) on "Shamrock Green" PVC. I already have original UK and US copies, but am getting this new one too too. Jackpot is local to me in Portland, so no shipping.
It sounds like, from what Dave L. says in his introductory video, that they plan to re-release only five shows on CD, including 5/26 Lyceum. Vinyl fans, it seems, will be more generously catered to, in this regard. Drat!
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