The Hoodoo Tones - Here To Stay (2018)

Personnel:
Ben- DoubleBass
Julian- Drums
Kevin- Guitar, Lead Vocals

Just over a year ago the Hoodoo Tones from France enthused with their debut "Confessions Of A Loner". Now you go to bed. The second prank carries the self-confident title "Here To Stay" and, according to the band itself, sounds even wilder than its predecessor.

In fact, "Here To Stay" invites more headbanging and happy pogo in the announced "wild" passages than the civilized Rock'n'Roll dancing. This is true, for example, for the title song, which makes you think of Motorhead with its unrelenting pounding groove, clanking cymbals and hypnotic reef - at least before the guitar solo provides a little 50s of flair.

Even the punky "Rink Rage" and "Ernie The Virgin" make it heavy. That frontman and guitarist Kevin has obviously tuned down his instrument gives all three songs additional pressure, without sounding too heavy-metal. In general, the Hoodoo Tones manage to skilfully keep the balance between new and oldschool. After all, "Here To Stay" is still a rock'n'roll album and that's something the French will not forget.

Despite heavy rock, the Hoodoo Tones on "Here To Stay" also ensure that the genre fans get their money's worth. For example, with the classic rock'n'rolligen "I Can not Help It", the good-humored party mood spread. "The Hunter" combines loose swing with shimmering surf guitars for surfers' mood and "My Babe" - not to be confused with the blues classic by Willie Dixon - mixes 50s sounds with light fun punk bonds. There is also a ballad for the romantic moments in life or to get beer in the dance break. "Far From Me" swings away in relaxed waltz mode. It goes without saying that the compulsory country gallop ("My Hair") should not be missed.

With "Here To Stay" the Hoodoo Tones proves once again that they are a rockabilly trio of a special kind.

Of course, this part of "Here To Stay" could quickly end in randomness. The fact that he does not do that, perhaps apart from the quota country, is mainly because the Hoodoo Tones Tightness connect with a lot of enthusiasm. You'll also make it on your Heavy Rock outings, as well as in more classic Rockabilly climes, to make for some surprises, and successfully avoid stepping into the "3-chord trap".

Thus, "Here To Stay" as well as its predecessor stands out clearly among the new products in the rockabilly sector. Anyone who wants to experience the Hoodoo Tones live, by the way, this next year at the prestigious