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The Fight Is On

Popa Chubby

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Format: CD

Cat No: DFG8820

Format Details: 2LP

Release Date:  22 October 2021

Label:  Dixiefrog

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5400863053307

Genres:  Blues  

Release Date:  07 January 2022

Label:  Dixiefrog

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5400863054014

Genres:  Blues  

  • Description

    If you took the famous song of the classic French Film, Tonton Flingueurs, and converted it into blues, the title 'We should never leave Montauban' (On ne devrait jamais quitter Montauban) could be translated as 'He's gone back to his roots'.

    And that's exactly what has happened with the re-release of Popa Chubbys three albums initially appearing between 2010 and 2012 on the Provogue label.

    Taking advantage of, as you say in the jargon, 'the end of exploitation rights', Dixiefrog Records jumped at the chance to get these three albums on their label.

    Now, more than ever, Popa Chubbys roots are taking hold in Dixiefrog, a long way from the release in 1996 of his debut album 'The First Cuts'.

    And that's where the story might have ended but the label decided to mark the occasion by laying on an extravagant spread for these three albums.

    Flattering the senses, both ears and eyes, whilst modernising; a tough one to crack ! To begin with, 'The Fight Is On', 'Back To NYC', and 'Universal Breakdown Blues' are re-released with brand new record sleeves.

    Added to that, three previously unreleased and outstanding tracks ! Firstly, a cracking version of Led Zeppelins 'What Is And What Should Never Be' on the 'Fight Is On' album, showing the deep connection Popa Chubby has with the greats of heavy-rock blues and his similar musical alchemy.

    Then 'Retro Mofo', one of his compositions, whose hidden secret appears on the 'Back To NYC' album.

    And finally, Lou Reeds 'Walk On The Wild Side' on the album 'Universal Breakdown Blues'.

    Without a doubt the most New York song ever written, and truly underlining his New York roots.

    And yes, finally, since one has to move with the times, all of this comes both on CD and vinyl.

    These three re-releases are the tangible proof that 'loyalty' remains, as always, an indispensable value for many artists, and, here, Popa Chubby remains on the front line.

    The fans won't be disappointed as they discover three 'brand new' products to brighten up their line of CDs and vinyls dedicated to the repertoire of 'The Beast from the East' as he likes to call himself.

    What more could you ask for?

    Description

    Initially released in 2010, ??The Fight Is On?? is now remastered and a Popa Chubby's album which carries its name perfectly, it is straight to the point as the new-yorker always is.

    With bonus track , a cover of Led Zeppelin's ??What Is And What Should Never Be??.

  • Tracklisting

    1. The Fight Is On
    2. We Got Some Rocking To Do
    3. Locked In A Memory
    4. The Right Time
    5. Rock And Roll Is My Religion
    6. Greedy For Gold
    7. N.Y.C. 1977 Till...
    8. Holes
    9. Steelhorse Serenade
    10. It's Over
    11. Wicked Wanda
    12. Ace Of Spades

    Tracklisting

    1. The Fight Is On
    2. We Got Some Rocking To Do
    3. Locked In A Memory
    2.4. The Right Time
    2.5. Rock & Roll Is My Religion
    2.6. Greedy For Gold
    2.7. N.Y.C. 1977 Till...
    2.8. Holes
    2.9. Steelhorse Serenade
    2.10. It's Over
    2.2.11. Wicked Wanda
    2.2.12. Ace Of Spades