Original Cool
by
Stray Cats
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compilation
First released:
Jul 29 1996

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Release dates:
  • Jul 29 1996 in United States

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Alternative Rock, New Wave,
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5 stars Stray Cats Turn it up a Notch
Absolutely no one does the rockabilly hits like the Stray Cats: nobody. This album proves it. 20 Flight Rock is so incredible, it must be heard to be believed. Somethin' Else just jams, I Fought The Law is almost better than the original, Be Bop A Lula, surpasses the orginal, Let It Rock is everything you expect it to be and Train Kept A Rollin' will keep you rollin' and wanting more. The rest are excellent as well, but these moments stand out. An excellent CD that is a must-have for any true St…
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Written by Eric D. Sweetwood
3 stars i'd rather listen to the originals
The Stray Cats are better instrumentalists than any of the rockabilly bands who's tunes they are covering this CD, but somehow this CD feels a little flacid. Granted, I knew it was all covers when I bought it, but I'd much prefer to hear some original tunes rather than just a great band phoning in some old rockabilly hits.
Written by Matthew Henry

Track listing Edit

  • CD

    format:
    number:
    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    Somethin' Else
    2:33
    2
    Oh Boy
    2:59
    3
    Twenty Flight Rock
    3:34
    4
    I Fought the Law
    2:37
    5
    Lonesome Tears
    1:58
    6
    Your True Love
    2:45
    7
    Be-Bop-a-Lula
    4:00
    8
    Blue Jean Bop
    3:09
    9
    Can't Help Falling in Love
    3:22
    10
    Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll
    2:24
    11
    Train Kept a Rollin'
    2:32
    12
    Stood Up
    2:41
    13
    Let It Rock
    2:33
    14
    Trying to Get to You
    2:29
    15
    Chet Ditty (Hidden Charms)
    0:24

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