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Beatin' the Heat
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Manufacturer: Surfdog Records Ada
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Additional Beatin' the Heat Information
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In his song about alien abduction, "Hell, I'd Go," Dan Hicks proclaims, "I'm travelin' light; my attitude's right." Attitude combined with swing is what has made Hicks the sui generis artist he is. Attitude and swing are in abundance on Beatin' the Heat, and both attributes are shared by special guests: Brian Setzer, Rickie Lee Jones, Bette Midler, Tom Waits, and Elvis Costello. Those seeking a working definition of cool should listen to the Hicks-Waits duet on the laid-back shuffle "I'll Tell You Why That Is." Only the essential genius of violinist Sid Page returns from the original Hot Licks, but the band's unique vocal and instrumental sound is still amply present, tastefully updated by producers Gary Hoey and Dave Kaplan--what could be more appropriate than a remake of "I Scare Myself" over a trance groove? Intentionally or not, Hicks has steered clear of the swing revival movement, opting to continue making his own brilliant brand of eclectic, jazz-inflected pop music. --Michael Ross
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What Customers Say About Beatin' the Heat:
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These are the tunes we use to start every weekend. We went to see Dan Hicks in June 2007 at the BB King Blues Club in NYC. In fact, it's stuck in my head on a nonstop loop and that's OK with me. I loved them back in the 70's but also now love the direction they've gone in years later.I can't recommend this highly enough. I was hoping for a repeat of "Where's the Money" and was initially disappointed they didn't play anything from that album. But we bought this on the way out and it is played nonstop at our house now.
A masterpiece. Excellent recording, true and original. Different styles are combined and vocals reveal an astonishing sound.
It is so great to discover something new.or is that old. I never heard of Dan Hicks until I started listening to Radio Margaritaville, but "Barstool Boogie" caught my ear.from his latest album (Selected Shorts) and was so good, that I just had to have more.
One of my very favorite albums, I like this even better than "Strikin' It Rich" and "Last Train to Hicksville"
And I've been playing it over & over ever since. A friend of mine used to break out his Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks LPs during our partying days in the 70s & 80s.I had never heard of the group, but always enjoyed the music, the lyrics, and the fun.at least I think I did. If you like good tunes, lyrics that are at times intelligent, corny, and downright funny, and some fine musicianship.don't let this one slip through your fingers.GET IT NOW. Gave a copy to another friend as a Christmas gift after he took two months to return my copy when I let him borrow it. Then I heard a review of "Beatin' The Heat" on the radio (NPR). Whoa.gotta get it.
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