Hep-Kat Hop

The list author says:
	"A brilliant starting point for budding rockabilly hounds. It kicks off with Carl Perkins' Blue Suede Shoes and never looks back. All original studio recordings except for 2 live Elvis tracks."

The list author says:
	"These hepcats are the real deal. Aggressive. Slicked back. The Johnny Burnette Trio rock up a storm. A great CD."

The list author says:
	"There's lots of rockabilly compilations available, but this one's worth its price just for the amazing Black Cadillac by Joyce Green. This is a woman you would definitely not cross!"

The list author says:
	"A great source of rare rockabilly can be found on the Ace label. Well worth searching out for any self respecting grease monkey."

The list author says:
	"That bloke from the Damned unleashes, what should have been a scorcher. There's a few duds on here. But tracks like Frenzy sound as if he's exorcising demons from a Baptist congregation! Amazing stuff"

The list author says:
	"Yes, I know he's not rockabilly - but man, does he rock. The first cut is an inspired version of the Batman theme, followed by some of his best tracks from the early 60's. A great compilation."

The list author says:
	"These deviants helped create the Psychobilly tag. Songs about radioactive clouds, zombie dance halls, vampire inlaws, all to the beat of Eddie Cochran. Surely it can't get any better than that!"

The list author says:
	"Another bunch of scruffy reprobates from the UK who discovered hair cream and the delights of the double bass at the start of the 80's - and never looked back. They sound more 50's than the Meteors"

The list author says:
	"Their 1st & possibly best. The Cramps took up the mantle of those early rockabilly stars and added a bit of punk attitude to the mix."

The list author says:
	"Bet you were wondering when I'd ever get to the old Hip Shaker! Rockabilly class - pure and simple."

The list author says:
	"This is all you need from Mr Vincent. The greased hair, leather jacket, and busted leg from a motorcycle accident say it all. He also had one of the best rock n roll guitarists along for the ride."

The list author says:
	"This woman's wail could strip paint from a 1956 coup de ville. Chicks don't rock? Think again daddy-o."

The list author says:
	"If you're looking for something a bit more mainstream to play for your date, then this CD pretty much covers all the best known r'n'r hits of the 50's. Swell cat boy."

The list author says:
	"I know - again not a rocker. But this is the only DD compilation you need to own. All the original recordings from the early 60s. Don't be fooled into buying re-recordings of his hits."

The list author says:
	"You wanna know how the Cramps got so weird? Just listen to this Lux Interior inspiration. This dude was a one man band who recorded his tracks at home, and sang about cutting off his gal's head!"

The list author says:
	"Stick to their first 2 or 3 albums for their best known tracks. These cats had hair grease running through their veins."

The list author says:
	"One of the original rockabilly greats. Ubangi Stomp (covered by the Stray Cats) is excellent. Later became a Country singer."

The list author says:
	"More heavily weighted towards hillbilly, but still hiding a few rockabilly gems. The sleeve notes are a work of art in themselves. At 40 pages, I could barely get them out the box. Great work Ace."

The list author says:
	"Criminally overshadowed by the success of Elvis' Blue Suede Shoes. Carl was on his way to a TV show to promote his version, had a bad car crash, and then saw Elvis singing the song on TV instead!"