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Tom Allalone and The 78s Debut Album Review

Jun 12, 2009, 4:42pm

Label: Nettwerk Release date: 05/05/09 Website: Tom Allalone Myspace Tom Allalone and The 78s come in with a bang. A smooth hybrid of 50s style big band and down 'n' dirty rock 'n' roll, Allalone and The 78s have a serious infatuation with the old skool, but done their way. Unfortunately, they don't do much to bring the styles they obviously draw so much inspiration from dragging, kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Full bodied jive swing, great lyrics [...]

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