Beatin' the Heat

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In his song about alien abduction, "Hell, I'd Go," Dan Hicks proclaims, "I'm travelin' light; my attitude's right." Attitude combined with swing is what has made Hicks the sui generis artist he is. Attitude and swing are in abundance on Beatin' the Heat, and both attributes are shared by special guests: Brian Setzer, Rickie Lee Jones, Bette Midler, Tom Waits, and Elvis Costello. Those seeking a working definition of cool should listen to the Hicks-Waits duet on the laid-back shuffle "I'll Tell You Why That Is." Only the essential genius of violinist Sid Page returns from the original Hot Licks, but the band's unique vocal and instrumental sound is still amply present, tastefully updated by producers Gary Hoey and Dave Kaplan--what could be more appropriate than a remake of "I Scare Myself" over a trance groove? Intentionally or not, Hicks has steered clear of the swing revival movement, opting to continue making his own brilliant brand of eclectic, jazz-inflected pop music. --Michael Ross

Beatin' the Heat,Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks,Surfdog Records Ada,Country-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: Dan Hicks - Beatin' the heat Something new...well to me! Love This Album Danny Boy, we're glad we know ye. Blow my socks off!

Beatin' the Heat Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks Manufacturer: Surfdog Records Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Selected Shorts Where's the Money? Last Train to Hicksville Striking It Rich The Most of Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks ASIN: B00004WJ8B Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. My Cello
2. I Don't Want Love
3. I Scare Myself
4. Strike It While It's Hot!
5. He Don't Care
6. Meet Me On The Corner
7. I'll Tell You Why That Is
8. Hummin' To Myself
9. Doin' It!
10. The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me)
11. Chattanooga Shoe-Shine Boy
12. Driftin'
13. Hell, I'd Go!
14. Don't Stop The Meter, Mack
15. I've Got A Capo On My Brain

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In his song about alien abduction, "Hell, I'd Go," Dan Hicks proclaims, "I'm travelin' light; my attitude's right." Attitude combined with swing is what has made Hicks the sui generis artist he is. Attitude and swing are in abundance on Beatin' the Heat, and both attributes are shared by special guests: Brian Setzer, Rickie Lee Jones, Bette Midler, Tom Waits, and Elvis Costello. Those seeking a working definition of cool should listen to the Hicks-Waits duet on the laid-back shuffle "I'll Tell You Why That Is." Only the essential genius of violinist Sid Page returns from the original Hot Licks, but the band's unique vocal and instrumental sound is still amply present, tastefully updated by producers Gary Hoey and Dave Kaplan--what could be more appropriate than a remake of "I Scare Myself" over a trance groove? Intentionally or not, Hicks has steered clear of the swing revival movement, opting to continue making his own brilliant brand of eclectic, jazz-inflected pop music. --Michael Ross

Customer Reviews:

Dan Hicks - Beatin' the heat.......2007-01-11

Excellent recording, true and original. Different styles are combined and vocals reveal an astonishing sound. A masterpiece.

Something new...well to me!.......2006-02-25

I never heard of Dan Hicks until I started listening to Radio Margaritaville, but "Barstool Boogie" caught my ear...from his latest album (Selected Shorts) and was so good, that I just had to have more. It is so great to discover something new...or is that old...

Love This Album.......2005-08-19

One of my very favorite albums, I like this even better than "Strikin' It Rich" and "Last Train to Hicksville"

Danny Boy, we're glad we know ye........2002-02-27

A friend of mine used to break out his Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks LPs during our partying days in the 70s & 80s...I had never heard of the group, but always enjoyed the music, the lyrics, and the fun...at least I think I did. Then I heard a review of "Beatin' The Heat" on the radio (NPR?). Whoa...gotta get it. And I've been playing it over & over ever since. Gave a copy to another friend as a Christmas gift after he took two months to return my copy when I let him borrow it. If you like good tunes, lyrics that are at times intelligent, corny, and downright funny, and some fine musicianship...don't let this one slip through your fingers...GET IT NOW!

Blow my socks off!.......2001-06-25

Plain and simple this is a wonderful, rockin' record. I haven't ran across a record like this in a long time, one that will have you dancin' in the isles and singing "I'm as mello as a cello" or "the piano has been drinking" all day long. I am on my third copy because all my friends love this record and I just can help but give it to them. Perfect record for holidays and vacations when you have groups of friends/relatives getting together. The bounce in this record transcends musical styles and tastes: my stoggie old man loves it (he likes Mel Torme & Perry Como), my cowboy friend loves it, my punk rock girlfriend can't get enough. It is just plain fun. I highly, highly recommend this record. I can almost guarantee you will love it.

Average customer rating: For the serious collector...

Beatin' the Heat Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks Manufacturer: Jvc Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056H5G Release Date: 2000-09-06

Tracks:

1. My Cello
2. I Don't Want Love - Dan Hicks, , Brian Setzer
3. I Scare Myself - Dan Hicks, , Rickie Lee Jones
4. Strike It While It's Hot - Dan Hicks, , Bette Midler
5. He Don't Care
6. Meet Me on the Corner - Elvis Costello, Dan Hicks, , Brian Setzer
7. I'll Tell You Why That Is - Dan Hicks, , Tom Waits
8. Hummin' to Myself
9. Doin' It!
10. Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me)
11. Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
12. Driftin' - Dan Hicks, , Rickie Lee Jones
13. Hell I'd Go
14. Don't Stop the Meter, Mack
15. I've Got a Capo on My Brain

Album Details

Japanese version featuring a bonus track: Livin with a Lie.

Customer Reviews:

For the serious collector..........2001-01-03

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings about buying a CD I've already purchased in US release to get a bonus track. Aside from getting us serious US collectors to pony up a little more dough for yet another copy of "Beatin' The Heat", I do not understand this marketing tactic.

That being said:

(1) Refer to the reviews of the US release of this CD for info on the other tracks. (2) The bonus track on here is a new version of "Livin' With A Lie", an early recording of which appears on "Early Muses". The new take is refreshing and fun, not quite as solemn as the "Early Muses" version. (3) I give it 4 stars and not 5, simply because "Shootin' Straight" is still my favorite Hicks CD.

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