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Baby >>
The Detroit Cobras' third is actually two recordings in one. Their Bloodshot debut combines the full-length Baby with import-only EP Seven Easy Pieces. Of the 20 tracks, only "Hot Dog (Watch Me Eat)," co-written by producer/guitarist Greg Cartwright (Oblivians, the Reigning Sound), is an original, but no matter. (And title aside, it's a great tune.) The Cobras' modus operandi is, instead, to excavate R&B obscurities and make them their own. Songwriters include Isaac Hayes ("Weak Spot"), Allen Toussaint ("Mean Man"), and Willie Dixon ("Insane Asylum"). Aside from their exquisite taste, there's another reason the Cobras are rarely described as a retro/covers act: Vocalist Rachel Nagy, who has the funky spirit of James Brown protegée Lyn Collins and the sultry sound of the Shocking Blue's Mariska Veres, and versatile guitarist Mary Ramirez. (The rest of the line-up is a revolving door of Detroit's finest.) In addition, Baby features Ko Shih (Ko and the Knockouts, the Dirtbombs) on backing vocals. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Tied & True >>
Combining girl-group hooks and harmonies with high-octane, Motor City garage rock, the Detroit Cobras conjure the 1960s era of Top 40 AM radio and vinyl 45s. Though the results are considerably poppier than the band's name and the light bondage of the album title and cover might suggest, singer Rachel Nagy has attitude to burn and the mixed-gender band plays with plenty of rough-hewn energy. Material (none of it written by the band) includes minor '60s hits such as "Nothing But a Heartache" and "Leave My Kitten Alone," obscurities from classic songwriters such as Gerry Goffin and Jerry Ragavoy (as well as James Brown and Dr. John) and a hopped-up rendition of the Depression-era folk standard "On a Monday." --Don McLeese
Mink Rat or Rabbit >>
The Detroit Cobras manage a pretty rare feat with their debut LP by transcending classic R&B material by sticking not to the original sound or slavishly recreating arrangements and stylistic trappings of the genre, but by finding the essence of the rough-and-tumble spirit of the original streetwise tunes the Cobras tackle on Mink Rat. Symphony For The Record Industry. 1998.
Life, Love and Leaving >>
Like the Dirtbombs or the Screws, the Detroit Cobras are an underground rock & roll act that pays homage to the decades of artists who have hit the vinyl before them. These Motor City garage rockers combine gospel, soul, R&B, and '50s rock & roll to create a unique mix of retro innocence and tight, danceable music overflowing with rhythm and grit. Frontwoman Rachael Nagy croons with class and soul, with a low, hearty voice that sounds husky and warm. On the band's second album, Life, Love and Leaving, the Cobras cover songs by everyone from Otis Redding and Ike Turner to more obscure acts like Clyde McPhatter (the amazing ballad "Let's Forget About the Past") and Ronnie Mack (the mind-blowing "Cry On"). While a band that only does covers may sound like a one-trick pony, the Cobras manage to mine the hidden parts of bygone eras, coming back with gems that might go otherwise unheard to the next generations, and creating a great style of their own in the process. --Jennifer Maerz
Original Recordings >>
The Detroit Cobras are a garage rock band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1994. Their material is non-original and consists of old tunes cherry picked from their record collections that they rearrange and perform.
Seven Easy Pieces >>
The first new material since 2001's highly acclaimed 'Life, Love & Leaving' LP suggests that the Detroit Cobras haven't wasted their time away. They've come back better, louder & sexier. Once again, covering seven obscure R&B gems in their inimitable wildcat style, their sound is a powerful blend of electric garage & soul - classic car city guitars & a stompin' rhythm section topped by old soul vocals courtesy of Rachel Nagy. Rough Trade. 2003.
Cha Cha Twist >>
Taken from the garage rockers' 2004 album 'Baby'. This new version of their live favorite was used as part of a Coca Cola advertising campaign. The title track is b/w 'The Real Thing' & the 'Cha Cha Twist' video featuring Meg White. Rough Trade.
Original Recordings >>
Lost and Found >>
THE DETROIT COBRAS- LOST AND FOUND (original recordings and other tracks) LOST AND FOUND features the DETROIT COBRAS earliest recordings (12 tracks recorded 1994-1997) This group never sounded as fierce as on their first single, a cover of Nathaniel Mayers "Village Of Love" or on the B-Side of their third single, where the Cobras rip through the Deviants "SLUM LORD" (featuring both an out of control guitar solo as well as one of the most blood curdling screams cut on vinyl) These early singles, along with equally raw recordings (including Wanda Jackson's "Funnel Of Love and Lee Rodgers "Sad Affair") paint a fine picture of this group before they cut the classic LP "MINK RAT OR RABBIT. Other tracks included that find the group in rare form are Baby Washington's "I've Got a feeling", the Kinks "Brainwashed. track listing village of love maria christina come over to my house down in louisana sad affair frisco town brainwashed times changes everything o've got a feeling funnel of love slum lord ain't it a shame body and soul
Gore Gore Girls - Get the Gore Vinyl Lp Record >>
Cobraside vinyl for the Bloodshot album that was released on CD June 26th! All giirrrlll mania Garage Rock, more Runaways and L7 than the Go-Gos or the Bangles. Produced by Jim Diamond, known for his work with bands like The Ponys, The White Stripes, and The Dirtbombs. Band includes CAROL SCHUMACHER of the DETROIT COBRAS on bass. This is their third full-length, and first for Bloodshot. TRACKLISTING: 01. FOX IN A BOX 02. LOADED HEART 03. ALL GROWN UP 04. PLEASURE UNIT 05. WHERE EVIL GROWS 06. CASINO 07. DON'T CRY 08. MARY ANN 09. YOU LIED TO ME BEFORE 10. SO SOPHISTICATED 11. LITTLE BABY 12. SWEET POTATO 13. VOODOO DOLL 14. HAMMER STOMP