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Shake-o-rama, Vol. 4
The new series' design has been entrusted to the German jack-of-all-trades Marcel Bontempi, as talented musically (his group is cracking) as he is graphically (a fantastic illustrator). He's duly imagined a fun, flamboyant and eminently fifties atmosphere to accompany these rediscovered tunes. Free of any lulls or repetitions, this latest compilation is to be savored, with the mixed musical styles forming a seamless, irresistible stream. Dance rhythm 'n' blues with Don Julian, Young Jessie and Oscar Boyd, soul with Erma Franklin (Aretha's sister), rock 'n' roll with Chris Kevin, doo wop with The Nuggets, rockabilly with Roddy Jackson, surf with The Fugitives... and even yé-yé latino with Miguel Cordoba!! An exciting, thrilling, goose-bumping cascade, a veritable Colorado River of rapid melodies to relish again and again!