This compilation starts off very strong and im pleased to say very predictably.Such a collection just has to begin with "The Stripper" but number 2 "Harlem Nocturne" by "The Viscounts" almost out-sleazes it. Both discs are one sure scandal after another and some of the titles alone are all you need to know to guage the subject matter."She likes to boogie real low", "Fever"(of course it couldn't not be here in some guise),"Just a gigolo...", "Hot little mama" and "More bounce to the ounce". The contents are obviously not about "The moon in june" or the price of doggies in windows!
This is some of the choicest r&b, blues, jazz and rockabilly cuts of the era. Almost all are from the 50's. On balance this is an excellant compilation and almost never puts a foot wrong.
One minor criticism and one of the two reasons (the 2nd reason is in the next paragraph) for the missing 5th star.I've got quite a few of these "Not Now" compilations as they are great value for money but someone has to be vetting the selection for future ones. For example,as much as i love the song "Suzie-q",is almost beginning to induce a yawn it turns up on so many of them.Just because a song is really good doesnt mean it has to be on every release. Surely with so much becoming available due to expiring copyrights it wouldnt be difficult to give some other lesser known songs a moment in the the sun.
On a (almost)final note "Not Now" seem to have part way addressed the issue of flimsy jewel cases for these doubles. I say in part as this one was sturdier than earlier issues but the middle that holds the 2 discs still comes out of its housing too easily. Maybe it shouldnt be an issue at these prices but i dont expect to pick discs off the floor the 1st time i open a case to play them.
To conclude on a positive note though as it does deserve it...If you just want to play something that will put a smile on your face this is the double disc set for you.Delightfully lascivious and often very much nudge nudge wink wink.This set will put a knowing twinkle in yer grannys eye that will make YOU blush.