"... The last great Rock and Roll frontman." -- Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) about Col. J.D. Wilkes
"The best American music being made today." -- Jason Ringenberg
"It's like having SLAYER open up for you every night. Best damn band and front man in America." -- Hank Williams III
"(Col. J.D.) is 'The Killer' of the blues harmonica." --Jim Heath (aka The Rev. Horton Heat)
"Proof positive entertainment was born in America!" --Ray Condo of the Ricochets
"Great. Now everything we play is going to sound like a waltz, thanks to the Shack*Shakers, Goddammit!" -- Deke Dickerson
Customer Reviews:
A solid album from start to finishApril 21, 2008 Brady Scott(kansas) Good stuff! A great album from a great band. This is the 3rd Shack Shakers album I have purchased and I have yet to be disappointed. Believe is the first of 3 concept albums. You can tell that the band has grown since this album, but it is still a very good piece. If you enjoy good American music and have an open mind, give it a listen. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Sounds familiarJuly 19, 2007 D. D. Tipton(OC CA) If Brian Setzer was back in a rockin' Rockabilly Band, this is it! I can groove to it, but not something I can listen to over and over again.
monna loves your stuffApril 15, 2007 David Tomasello(Buffalo, New York) This Cd has a better balance of songs on it.Then the last Cd. This Cd shows growth in the band.I like this Cd the best out of all of them.It's got a little more of a grown up feeling to it,in a cool way.They are great fun live so check them out if you get the chance. see ya!
Boot stopmin' good time....November 7, 2006 J. K. Carey(Boston, MA) I just saw these guys open up for the Rev in Cambridge over the weekend. Wow wanna talk about stealing the show? These guys brought the house down, consider me converted. Damn JD can play that harp, the whole band was really tight and on point.
Outstanding album!November 21, 2005 S. Davis(Birmingham, AL) Occasionally I'll score an album higher than it deserves, just because of the initial enthusiasm I have when it comes out, and will later revise my review after my excitement has abated. The Legendary Shack Shakers "Believe" I think will have the opposite effect. The more I hear it, the more I think it deserves a '5'. I'll briefly reiterate what several other reviews have said: this is psychobilly, a blend of blues, punk, country and a couple of other things in what is the most unique, yet traditional sound in recent music history. Contradictory? Thus is the nature of the Legendary Shack Shakers. My album favorite track is 'Piss and Vinegar', but there is no really bad track on the album. No ballads, no introspection (well, OK, 'Pony to Bet On' is kind of introspective), just raw energy that crawls on top off your brain and hops frantically around, demanding your attention. This isn't background music. LSS is lyrically wicked without excessive crudity, blending their styles without the slightest hiccup. Definitely recommend buying this new and for listening to the entire album.
