The Hi-Risers "That Rock & Roll Beat" 2004

The Hi-Risers hail from rockin' Rochester and they have been "rockin'" Rochester for close to 20 years now. They were just voted "best original band" in the Rochester's newspaper. Following in the eclectic tradition of such bands as The Skeletons and NRBQ, The Hi Risers throw in elements of rockabilly, pop, and 60's garage to come up with their rock'n'roll gumbo. Music fans of all genres will dig the well-crafted tunes and spot on harmonies, and Greg Townson's songwriting and guitar chops are first class. These guys are currently on tour with Los Straitjackets and making a name for themselves around the country.The fourth album, THAT ROCK & ROLL BEAT, offers at least the same amount of variety as its predecessor(s). “Ex-Appeal” is perfect beachsound, while “(Let’s Dance) The Freeze” again proves, that this band can deliver brilliant surf-pieces all the same.
Their cover of SONNY HALL’s classic “My big fat baby” is even wilder than the original; the combination of a rocking guitar solo and Townson’s strong voice is simply stirring. Moreover, the LP includes a skilfull version of RONNIE SELF’s “Houdini” and “Ready Teddy”, first made popular by LITTLE RICHARD. Every fan of Rock & Roll will dig THE HI-RISERS’ fourth album THAT ROCK & ROLL BEAT! In spite of this clash of different genres, both LPs still maintain a strong consistency. It seems like everything THE HI-RISERS touch turns into gold. - soundflattrax:

01 Top Shelf 02 That Rock & Roll Beat 03 I Sleep With My Guitar 04 You Can Call Me Chuckels 05 Chasin' Women Catchin' Hell 06 Ex-Appeal 07 Ready Teddy 08 Daddy Mows The Grass 09 Houdini 10 My Red Kazoo 11 (Let's Dance) The Freeze 12 Flattop 13 It's Still Saturday Night 14 She's Just Not My Wife 15 My Big Fat Baby 16 Your Last Goodbye