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Not bad, but not purely Swing

jarrett@sprynet.com | Honolulu, Hawaii | 02/01/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is a pretty good mix of the modern swing bands out there now. It includes older bands such as Royal Crown Revue, but also gives equal billing to a couple of lesser known (but not lesser quality) bands. The only reason why I don't give it five stars is because some of the songs are too shifted towards rockabilly than swing--similar, but kinda deceiving when the subtitle is "The '90s Swingers".What I really liked about this comp is the liner notes--it gave great information about the bands, as well as how to get their albums. You'll probably be looking up at least one of the bands featured in this comp once listening to this CD. The sound quality is great for most of the tracks; some sound softer than the other, but this is just a good indicator that the compilers didn't mess around with the original music. What you hear is what the artist's albums will sound like. The people who put this together sound like a bunch of real fans of swing, and they show this in their writing and selection of songs. I highly recommend this CD for those wanting to check out different bands in this genre, or just getting a good mix of bands for a party."

So sad swing is dead.....again

jarrett@sprynet.com | 05/19/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I just bought this cd, several years after release, lots of these bands I have seen live and danced to.....my faves are The Red Hot Skillet lickers & The Fyling Nuetrinos. The most authentic thing on here Is Set'Em Up Joe's "She Can't Dance," straight L.Jordan..........and I think they wrote the Nuetrino's "Mr. Zoot Suit." It is sad the SNs drove this into the ground because it really was nice to dress up and go out dancing, real dancing............buy this cd if you want to know what the short lived craze was all about.
Tomi Jenkins"

Hipsters, Zoots & Wingtips Vol.1: 90's Swingers

mms | Lansing, MI | 12/27/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Outstanding - can't stop listening to it and can't wait to get Vol.3! So happy SWING/DANCE music is back in style!"