Musically, Dexter Romweber hasn't changed a great deal from his last release -- the mix of rockabilly, blues, and surf remains at the core of his sound. But he seems to have distilled it into a very potent brew that works very well within the limited parameters those genres offer. He is Chris Isaak's manic brother, desperately in need of his lithium, always hovering close to the edge. His fascination with monsters comes to the fore on Monster Blues, but overall this is a more serious (though equally warm-h...   [ read more ]

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Chased by Martians is former Flat Duo Jets' member Dexter Romweber's magnum opus pastiche of old-tyme rock & roll, surf, garage, and rockabilly music. His previous solo album, Folk Songs: Solo Collection, was a collection of roots rock ditties. Here, he's expanded his repertoire and gone for a production style that perfectly fits the various musical styles. Most of the tracks have a perfect aged sound and demented outlook, as if a young Glenn Danzig were unleashed inside {@Sun...   [ read more ]

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Musically, Dexter Romweber hasn't changed a great deal from his last release -- the mix of rockabilly, blues, and surf remains at the core of his sound. But he seems to have distilled it into a very potent brew that works very well within the limited parameters those genres offer. He is Chris Isaak's manic brother, desperately in need of his lithium, always hovering close to the edge. His fascination with monsters comes to the fore on "Monster Blues," but overall this is a more serious (t...   [ read more ]

CD $16.13