Well It might sound surprising if you listen to the Deadcats, but their influences go as far as traditional country according to singer Mick Nitro. Of course this is only one of the influences and stuff like Surf & old time Punk mixed with a good portion of rockabilly makes the picture perfect. Deadcats are still one of the major Canadian Psychobilly bands that are around these days and their balanced mix of the above-mentioned genres makes it a perfect combo to throw in a bash.

Opener "Peggy Suicide" is a typical Psycho tune with tongue in, cheek humor. While their music is more rockabilly then most psycho bands, the voice of Mick Nitro is still gritty and raw. But still the band know how to travel on the narrow line of psycho, crossing from time to time the border that defines the genre. "Fixen For A Vixen" the third tune of the album is one of these tunes that deliberately go into another territory. "Frank-N-Stein Shuffle" is ahell of a tune that is definitely influenced by the Cramps and a cover like "The Rumble" (original by Link Wray) proves these guys aren't narrow minded when it comes to their music. Another Link Wray tune included on this album is the powerful "Jack the ripper" with traces of the classical "Sabre dance" in it. However the most surprising song on this album is without doubt the country drenched "Barstool". A typical country outfit including a Lap Steel guitar. The tune for Hawai-Five-O is nicely recycled in Hawaii, a song that resembles more or less to the style of Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies

After 12 years of activity the Deadcats are still alive and kicking and if it's true what they say about cats & their nine lives then these guys have 5 more albums to make before they can lay down and rest for eternity. With their fourth album "Feline 500" the cats proved themselves still on the top of the Canadian scene and that's more then enough for the fans of the band.

Mr Blue Boogie
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