THE REAL GONE TONES - HOT MESS

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1. Cranky Wagon   2. Laundromat   3. Slum Fun   4. Hard Working Mama   5. Waiting For My Baby   6. Witchin' In The Kitchen (Housewife Rock)   7. Don't You Waltz Me   8. Bonnie   9. Waitress With a Broken Heart   10. Hot Mess   11. Sleepy Heart   12. Slick Like A Sickle   13. Mean   14. Rock'n'Roll Hiccup   15. Shake Your Hips

El Toro Records / ETCD6076

There are a lot of things that I like in Rock'n'Roll and one of them is that it is still possible to "discover" a new band. That's exactly what has happened to me with The Real Gone Tones. Positively surprised with this band from Poland. The energy given off by The Real Gone Tones got my attention since the first time I've played their CD, with a style in which they mix lots of Rockabilly with lots of Rhythm'n'Blues.

The band members are Marla Marvel (vocal and rhythm guitar), Simon Paco Nuñez (harmonica and vocal), Gregory Pick (lead guitar), Little Jim (double bass) and Boppin' Bob (drums).

All the 15 songs included in "Hot Mess" are really good from my point of view. Very good indeed. Almost 38 minutes that are a blast of energy. It is important to point out that 14 of the songs are penned by the band members, leaving room for just one version: Slim Harpo's "Shake Your Hips".

It is not easy at all to highlight just a song in this record but, if I have to, I guess my pick would be among "Hard Working Mama", that starts close to a Blues pace to be speeded up after the first minute; "Bonnie", in which Marla MArvel and Simon Paco Nuñez share the lead vocal role; "Hot Mess", with harmonica and drums shining by their own rights; "Rock'n'Roll Hiccup"; or the great cover of "Shake Your Hips", that The Real Gone Tones don't hesitate to play a little bit faster than the original.

Ladies and gentlemen, I've learned one thing listening to this band: there is very good Rock'n'Roll being made in Poland and this  "Hot Mess" by The Real Gone Tones is an evidence. Lucky us for having El Toro Records releasing their work.