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Post by frozenhero on May 5, 2023 12:22:44 GMT
Announcing “Rocking & Swing”! — THE HOOTERS The Hooters are excited to announce the release of Rocking & Swing, their first new studio recording since 2010! The new album will be released on May 12th through their own Hooters Music label and will be available on vinyl and CD along with digital streaming services.
Rocking & Swing is a throwback to The Hooters’ early 80s roots with their unique blend of ska, reggae and rock. It is an upbeat, party record with 8 new tracks (plus a bonus live track on the CD, recorded at The Keswick Theatre in November 2022).
The album features its first single, “Why Won’t You Call Me Back,” as well as several new takes on previously released recordings. A few of the songs may also sound familiar to the band’s first fans as they were originally played live back in the early 80s club scene where the group got its start. The addition of a three-piece horn section, aptly named ‘Men In The Street’ (after the Skatalites’ classic track) adds another dimension of Roots Rock Hooterization.
“We’ve been talking about this kind of project for years. But it just sort of happened last winter, organically and quickly, always a good sign," explains co-founder and keyboardist Rob Hyman. "After we had played some new material with the horns at the Keswick Theatre last fall, it was finally the right time and place for us to revisit the feel of those pivotal gigs and vintage sounds.”
In fact, some of the new album’s tracks were directly transferred from 4-track PortaStudio cassette demos from the 80s into ProTools, constructing the 2023 band around these vintage elements. The result is a bold musical leap into the future with a loving nod to the past!www.hootersmusic.com/news/annoucing-rocking-amp-swing
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Post by mortified on May 11, 2023 10:33:49 GMT
Not bad that. I do like a bit of ska or reggae and, like most non-Caribbean acts, they've added their own Western twist to the style.
The Hooters, I suppose, were more or less one hit wonders in the UK with Satellite. Which was OK. Long time ago though!
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Post by craydarr on May 17, 2023 6:15:14 GMT
Mmmmm, not sure about that yet I think it may be a grower, so I’ll keep coming back to it.
I’ve always liked the Hooters, from the Satellite single and One Way Home album, which I still have, along with a best of and a box set I bought a few years ago.
There’s always been a slight reggae tinge to some of their tracks so this is no surprise.
They are also a band that I would like to see live, but since they don’t play the uk anymore, I guess I won’t get to see them.
Thanks for putting it up, as it’s reminded me of them again and I’ll go back and revisit the old albums now.
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Post by frozenhero on Jun 10, 2023 8:00:04 GMT
Interesting - I didn't realise that Satellite was their biggest hit in the UK. In Germany they were far more successful - here it's Johnny B that was the biggest hit (actually reaching the Top Ten), but All You Zombies also hit big.
I saw them in 2011 opening for Quo. It was great, if a bit short.
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Post by craydarr on Jun 12, 2023 16:38:41 GMT
Interesting - I didn't realise that Satellite was their biggest hit in the UK. In Germany they were far more successful - here it's Johnny B that was the biggest hit (actually reaching the Top Ten), but All You Zombies also hit big. I saw them in 2011 opening for Quo. It was great, if a bit short. I think Satellite was their only hit here, which is a real shame as I think they deserved a lot more success. Songs like And We Danced, Johnny B and Karl With A K are all great tracks.
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