Volume Iii
Reviews
Be Sharp
Reviewed 2013-02-21
Reviewed 2013-02-21
RETRO CAMPY RHYTHM & BLUES. The Bodice Rippers third EP (the first is in Zookeeper) features sexed-up female lead vocals, a guitar-bass-drums core, and raunchy horns. Think of 40s/50s “rhythm” acts and put Amy Winehouse in front. The lyrical themes (mobsters, gambling, femmes fatale) border on and sometimes cross into novelty.
No FCC issues.
1 * Mid-tempo. A bluesy crawl across the bar led by baritone sax & piano. The singer sings her lungs out and gambles with love. (3:33)
2 * Mid-fast cha-cha beat. Lots of brass (bari sax, trombone, trumpet) gives this one a “hot” old-timey sound. Add brokenhearted lyrics. (3:51)
3 A mid-tempo tango. Complex story of a Mata Hari-like character’s involvement in espionage, coups-d’état, and sexual exploits. Over-the-top sinister singing. May appeal to folks who like kooky and offbeat. (4:22)
4 Mid-tempo waltz time with an “oom-pah-pah” sound. Loud, noisy & busy. Very silly. There’s a calliope in the bridge. Sort of a mess. (2:41)
5 * Mid-tempo. Powerful, vampy singing. Think of Peggy Lee doing “Fever” but turn it way up. Lots of baritone & tenor saxes, a strong drumbeat, and a kazoo. (4:34)
No FCC issues.
1 * Mid-tempo. A bluesy crawl across the bar led by baritone sax & piano. The singer sings her lungs out and gambles with love. (3:33)
2 * Mid-fast cha-cha beat. Lots of brass (bari sax, trombone, trumpet) gives this one a “hot” old-timey sound. Add brokenhearted lyrics. (3:51)
3 A mid-tempo tango. Complex story of a Mata Hari-like character’s involvement in espionage, coups-d’état, and sexual exploits. Over-the-top sinister singing. May appeal to folks who like kooky and offbeat. (4:22)
4 Mid-tempo waltz time with an “oom-pah-pah” sound. Loud, noisy & busy. Very silly. There’s a calliope in the bridge. Sort of a mess. (2:41)
5 * Mid-tempo. Powerful, vampy singing. Think of Peggy Lee doing “Fever” but turn it way up. Lots of baritone & tenor saxes, a strong drumbeat, and a kazoo. (4:34)
Recent airplay
Hex
The Songsmith Show (rebroadcast from Mar 8, 2013) — Feb 03, 2022
Hex
Music Casserole — Feb 21, 2015
Sea Of Red
Uncle Steve's Dance Party — Apr 20, 2013
Hex
The Songsmith Show — Apr 12, 2013
Mistress Of Evil
The Songsmith Show — Apr 05, 2013
Mistress Of Evil
The Songsmith Show — Mar 29, 2013
Charting
2013-02-26 — 2013-04-28
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 21 | 1 |
| Apr 14 | 1 |
| Apr 7 | 1 |
| Mar 31 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | 1 |
| Mar 10 | 3 |
| Mar 3 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Liar's Dice | ||
| 2. | Sea Of Red | ||
| 3. | Mistress Of Evil | ||
| 4. | Falling Apart At The Seams | ||
| 5. | Hex |