Chock Full of Country Goodness

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Though founding member Butch McDade sadly succumbed to cancer in November 1998, the remaining Aces have chosen to press on with 1999's Chock Full. Dedicated to McDade, the album would surely have pleased their fallen leader with its appealing blend of tastefulness and mirth, a blend that defined the Aces in their heyday. Combining Southern rock and soul with traditional country, the Aces show a firm command of a variety of settings: honky-tonk stomps, expressive ballads, jazzy Ray Price-style shuffles, Bakersfield truck-driving romps, gritty R&B. Russell Smith's voice has taken on an assured depth and a grainy soulfulness, and the band's playing is tight throughout. Sure, there are a handful of forgettable songs, but the many highlights recall the fine work of genre fusers like Commander Cody, not to mention vintage ARA as well. --Marc Greilsamer

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Amazing rhythm aces again

Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

The Real Damned Deal!!

southern music fan

Please Come to Atlanta

Chock Full of Country Goodness
The Amazing Rhythm Aces
Manufacturer: Valley
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000J78F
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

Yippie Yi Yo Yo
The Rock
Jerry Fontaine And His Jammin' Guitar
Dancin' With The Ones You Love
Fake It 'Til I Make It
Guardian Angel
Makin' Nothin' Outa Somethin'
Rednecks Unplugged
Vera Cruz
If I Could Call You Mine
DUI/SOL
A Heart To Come Home To

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1. Yippie Yi Yo Yo
2. The Rock
3. Jerry Fontaine And His Jammin' Guitar
4. Dancin' With The Ones You Love
5. Fake It 'Til I Make It
6. Guardian Angel
7. Makin' Nothin' Outta Somethin'
8. Rednecks Unplugged
9. Vera Cruz
10. If I Could Call You Mine
11. DUI/SOL
12. A Heart To Come Home To

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Though founding member Butch McDade sadly succumbed to cancer in November 1998, the remaining Aces have chosen to press on with 1999's Chock Full. Dedicated to McDade, the album would surely have pleased their fallen leader with its appealing blend of tastefulness and mirth, a blend that defined the Aces in their heyday. Combining Southern rock and soul with traditional country, the Aces show a firm command of a variety of settings: honky-tonk stomps, expressive ballads, jazzy Ray Price-style shuffles, Bakersfield truck-driving romps, gritty R&B. Russell Smith's voice has taken on an assured depth and a grainy soulfulness, and the band's playing is tight throughout. Sure, there are a handful of forgettable songs, but the many highlights recall the fine work of genre fusers like Commander Cody, not to mention vintage ARA as well. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Amazing rhythm aces again.......2007-03-15

If you are a fan of Amazing Rhythm Aces you will love this cd. It is filled with great songs. I am surprised we have not already worn out the cd because we play it all the time. We had a difficult time finding the cd though, we were looking in particular for the song "Yippi Yi Yo Yo" and finally found it on Amazon. We put a rush on the order and had it in 2 days. Great!

Two enthusiastic thumbs up!.......2004-07-22

Having been a fan of the ARA since the 1970's I must tell you...if you like their music....this album is as good as they get. Going into the studio after losing Butch to cancer...they came up with a magnificent tribute to Butch and their "core" music style....Absolutely terrific. Charles Nance, Oklahoma,USA

The Real Damned Deal!!.......2002-08-13

This set from 1999 shows off the countryrock,and blues side of one of the best heartland music groups in the USA! Mr.Smith,Mr.Davis,Mr.Earheart,and Mr.Hooker cook up a fantastic musical stew on this one with such delights as "the Rock"(covered by George Jones),Jerry Fontaine,(and his jammin guitar) If I could Make You Mine", all are examples of this tight knit group at its best,the rollicking "Rednecks Unplugged" is a great novelty tune,lots of humor,with alot of truth mingled in. The Aces are THE best kept secret in the USA. Do yourself a favor,give these guys a spin!!

southern music fan.......2000-03-31

For heaven's sake buy this album and play it every day. Beautifully recorded and mixed this music reflects mixtures of Memphis blues rock, Nashville country and Knoxville hillbilly rock. Russell Smith sings a torch song with the best of them. Russell did a solo gig with a group called Run, C&W in the early nineties that was excellent. Memphis soul music played bluegrass style. If you ever see one (there were two), buy it and remember, buy this album. This is A+ music. How about some radio play program directors? These boys play real music.

Please Come to Atlanta.......2000-03-31

The universe is back in order. "Out of the Blue" was pretty good, but Chock Full... is vintage Aces. Russell's voice is magnificent, the quality of the recording itself is flawless and the songs - classic Aces. Buy it immediately, you'll not regret it. It brings back memories of the Aces performing at the Southeast Music Hall, 1979 in Atlanta, middle of June and the air conditioner broken. Combatting the heat by pouring pitchers of beer on our heads and in our mouths, it was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen. I sure hope they tour again and come to Atlanta

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