CRAMPS, THE - Psychedelic Jungle

"...The cover songs are all interesting renditions of garage rock and rockabilly acts that The Cramps respected, with "Green Fuz" opening the album strongly and "Goo Goo Muck" being an unintentional cornerstone that really stands out here. The bizarre energy and eerie vocal performance of Lux Interior brings new life to Ronnie Cook's original, infusing an atmosphere that matches lyrics such as 'i'm the night head hunter looking for some head.' The rumbling bassline throughout and restrained drumming mix well with the soothing guitar solo. "Primitive" is another highlight of the cover songs, as is the closing track "Green Door," which has a rock and roll swing to it that gives an unexpected conclusion.The original songs are where the band really fleshes the sound out, however, with "Caveman" opening with a brooding tempo and some really creepy initial vocal lines in the first few seconds that sets a particularly unnerving mood. Poison Ivy Rorschach and Kid Congo Powers experimen