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The Cramps - Rockin' Bones

The Cramps Rockin' Bones

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Author:
Elliott Godden
Elliott Godden
Published:
Jan 22, 2019
Total plays:
2,827
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Sounds like: Elvis Presley, The Vaccines
Why do we like this?

"Rockin' Bones" just oozes a bad attitude and an Elvis like swagger. Originially written by Ronnie Dawson, The Cramps add their signature dark and heavily reverberated surf sound.

The guitar tones used aren't as bright as you will typically find across surf rock. However, in collaboration with the simple yet effective 4/4 drums the guitar voiced with a hint of tremelo seems to drive the track into a swelling momentum towards the end. Lux Interior, the lead singer clearly takes a leaf or two from Elvis Presley's book in a fashion that adds to the tracks natural arrogance.

Dripping with reverb and a rock and roll edge "Rockin' Bones" is a rockabilly surf rock dream.

- Elliott Godden
Streaming source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfRmE5ui7sk

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