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(Clicka qua per la versione Italiana)
Rosie Flores (originally from Texas) had been the leader of Rosie And The Screamers and later of the Screamin' Sirens at the height of Blondie's success. The only album of the second lineup, Fiesta (Enigma, 1984), actually highlighted the leader's solid songwriting ability, particularly in the sparkling Midnight To Moonlight. The band continued without Flores under the guidance of Pleasant Gehman, while in 1986 Flores turned to traditional country singing with a solo album (for Reprise) that was not very original. She did better with After The Farm (Hightone, 1992) and the subsequent Once More With Feeling (Hightone, 1993), clearly influenced by Williams and the redneck school. Girl Haggard was her traditionalist anthem (from Once More). Her clear soprano would make a splash in Nashville, but instead she identifies with the underground rock scene, particularly the punk scene.
(Translated from my original Italian text by ChatGPT and Piero Scaruffi)
(Original English text by Piero Scaruffi)
Rockabilly Filly (High TOne, 1995) returned her to her
rockabilly roots (with guest appearance of her idol
Wanda Jackson and engaging originals like Blues Keep Callin').
Dance Hall Dreams (Rounder, 1999) is a live album, but also the most
personal one, as it contains only one cover. Who's Gonna Fix It Now is
a sad ballad, but the album contains the usual dose of
rockabilly (Little Bit More, 59 Tweedle Dee).
Speed Of Sound (Rounder, 2001) adds blues and jazz to her eclectic
palette (and a soulful original like Speed Of Sound).
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