- Audio CD (11 Oct 1996)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Warner
- ASIN: B000002N43
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 115,658 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Hey Pachuco! |
| 2. Zip Gun Bop |
| 3. Mugzy's Move |
| 4. I Love The Life I Live |
| 5. The Walkin' Blues |
| 6. Beyond The Sea |
| 7. Prak's Place |
| 8. Datin' With No Dough |
| 9. Trouble In Tinsel Town |
| 10. Topsy |
| 11. The Rise And Fall Of The Great Mondello |
| 12. Honey Child |
| 13. Hey Pachuco! (Reprise) |
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is just a fantastic album that subverts all the standards of the new swing movement (most of which were established by The Royal Crown Revue) and takes them to whole new level. From classics such as "Beyond The Sea" and "Walking blues" to all new tracks like "The Rise and Fall of the Great Mondello" and the unforgettably great "Zip Gun Bop" and "Hey Pachuco"(two songs that make The Mask worth watching).
The great thing about The Royal Crown Revue is that they come up with songs that sound as if they were born in Kansas City when Basie was tearing it up but at the same time you can also hear the influence of punk and ska eschewing in the vocals of Eddie Nichols which results in an experience which is totally unique in modern day music.
Anyone who may be looking to get into the whole retro scene will find that all roads lead to the Revue, whether they start from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy or Brian Setzer, these guys are the legitimate forefathers of the resurrection of swing and this is them at their very best.
Its an absolute no brainer. You MUST own this.
The great thing about The Royal Crown Revue is that they come up with songs that sound as if they were born in Kansas City when Basie was tearing it up but at the same time you can also hear the influence of punk and ska eschewing in the vocals of Eddie Nichols which results in an experience which is totally unique in modern day music.
Anyone who may be looking to get into the whole retro scene will find that all roads lead to the Revue, whether they start from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy or Brian Setzer, these guys are the legitimate forefathers of the resurrection of swing and this is them at their very best.
Its an absolute no brainer. You MUST own this.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
....one of my favorite CDs
11 July 1999
Format:Audio CD
as a huge swing fan who owns cds from brian setzer, cherry poppin' daddies, indigo swing, and big bad voodoo daddy as well as royal crown revue, i can honestly say that this one's my favorite. great mondello is the only track that i consistently skip. and, royal crown revue ROCKS in concert. i saw them in cincy at a club and they raged! my dad has not stopped talking about the concert since. also recommended: indigo swing. but if you like swing, and haven't bought this rcr cd yet, buy it. it's well worth the price.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Excellent album from the Revue
4 Jun 2003
Format:Audio CD
This may be the best neo-swing album that came out in the '90s. The Royal Crown Revue had the songs, the musicianship, the charismatic frontman in Eddie Nichols, and were a great live band. All they didn't have was the success they truly deserved as they were the best neo-swing band period.
Mugzy's Move is their masterpiece. They perform both faster dance pieces and slower, more traditional swing with equal aplomb. Some of the faster tracks such as "Hey Pachuco!", "Park's Place" and "Mugzy's Move" are absolutely killer. The slower swing tracks like "Datin' With No Dough", "Honey Child", and "I Love The Life I Live" feel as though they're straight out of a 1930's movie. Their cover of "Beyond The Sea" is great as well. The playing is simply fantastic, particularly the horn section and drummer Danny Glass. Other strong tracks include "Zip Gun Bop", "Barflies At The Beach" and the instrumental "Topsy." I'd highly recommend this album to fans who like the more popular, but not nearly as talented bands of this genre like Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Brian Setzer Orchestra.
Mugzy's Move is their masterpiece. They perform both faster dance pieces and slower, more traditional swing with equal aplomb. Some of the faster tracks such as "Hey Pachuco!", "Park's Place" and "Mugzy's Move" are absolutely killer. The slower swing tracks like "Datin' With No Dough", "Honey Child", and "I Love The Life I Live" feel as though they're straight out of a 1930's movie. Their cover of "Beyond The Sea" is great as well. The playing is simply fantastic, particularly the horn section and drummer Danny Glass. Other strong tracks include "Zip Gun Bop", "Barflies At The Beach" and the instrumental "Topsy." I'd highly recommend this album to fans who like the more popular, but not nearly as talented bands of this genre like Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Brian Setzer Orchestra.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Swing Music, Swagger and All
22 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
It's a shame that Royal Crown Revue never got more credit for the Neo-Swing explosion of the mid-90's. While the Cherry Popping Daddys, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Bryan Setzer Orchestra put Swing on the charts, Mugzy's Move perfectly captures the gritty essence of the time frame better than any other CD. As a personal testament to the flavor of this album my Dad, a true zoot-suit hepcat in WWII era, loves when I play this CD because it takes him back to his heyday.
The visually impressive lyrics of Eddie Nichols, rich horn section and tight drum work of Daniel Glass pound out a hot collection of tunes with a swagger that proves Swing is more than a fashion, it's a way of life.
The visually impressive lyrics of Eddie Nichols, rich horn section and tight drum work of Daniel Glass pound out a hot collection of tunes with a swagger that proves Swing is more than a fashion, it's a way of life.
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