GHETTOBILLIES: Still in the Pink

Ghettobillies

Still in the Pink

© 2003 Ghettobillies (827836000208)

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Pop punk, Classic Rock -n- Roll

tracks

1 Hiding Out
2 Dirty Hippies
3 Drunk
4 Open Wide
5 Best Friend
6 Larry's Song
7 Lover not a Fighter
8 One of Us
9 The Facts of Life
10 Wonderful Sandwich

notes

Ghettobillies have been slowly building up what is now an international cult following for over 6 years. Inspired by such artists as Frank Zappa, the Dead Milkmen, Queen, and Jamiraquai and fired by the angst of middle America, Ghettobillies mix the old styles with the new and the muscle with the hustle. The 4 piece rock band balances power chords of thunderous proportions with delicate, sometimes falsetto vocals over a rocketing disco dance and funkified rhythm section. Originally a bluegrass trio with no percussion and singing in 3 part harmonies about such important themes as cross dressing, drug addiction, and love affairs with the handicapped, Ghettobillies have matured both lyrically and musically now as they incorporate driving funk and disco dance songs with power pop-punk hooks that leave you so happy you could pee.


Ghettobillies have released 2 EP's as well as 2 other full length albums in addition to "Still in the Pink". The second full length album, "Butterface", was released on Detroit independent Record label Planet Ant and their first full length album "Some Rezeev" was released independently in 1998. Their most recent full length album, Still in the Pink, was released in the fall of 2003 and is enjoying 5 star reviews and incredible sales!

With the precision of a surgeon, John Maloney (known as The Holy Maloney) dissects and reconstructs the break beats and concussive thuds that form the base of this rock and roll building of worship. Matt Longbons (known as Lord Bon bons & Bong) drops the complex slapping rivets of bass lines that hearken back to the days of Bootsie Collins and psychedelic patterns from the current Flea. Derek Kramer (AKA: Pope D 'licious) heralds a cornerstone in acoustic guitar innovation by squealing out 60's folk, 70's wah-wah rhythms, and 80's monsters of rock solos-all in one song. Rounding out the diversity of this 4-some is Robbie Conaway (AKA: Reverend C. Cobb) whose breakneck tongue tying lyrics, Freddy Mercury range and sticky thick guitar melodies bring the listener to their feet...and then to their knees.

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  • The Ghettobillies are AWESOME!!!! Definitely bring back old memories at Rubes!
    author: Jaz

    The CD came quickly and was in perfect condition. I loved working with CD Baby and I will purchase future music from them. Thanks Alot!!!

  • Always In My Car
    author: Detroit Ken

    This CD is one of my alltime faves. I loaned my original to someone and it disappeared of course. Had to buy 2 more, these guys deserve it. "Hiding Out" is one of my daughter's favorite songs, she knows all the words. (she's seven) I've been seeing the boys since 97-98..... unbelievable.... this record (dated myself), CD is their one "MUST OWN".... I really don't wanna die in Alabama.....

  • author: hunteruk

    saw these guys in uk (berwick upon tweed) got singned merch damn great group love em facts of life a great song

  • Orgasmic
    author: Brooke

    OH MY GOD! I went skydiving at Napoleon last year, and 'hiding out' accidently ended up on my DVD. Well I lost the DVD, but have since been searching for the song. After becoming a regular skydiver this year, I went to the show last weekend... and heard my song! I had to buy the cd, and it is soooo addicting. Every song is absolutely amazing! Just orgasmic! I love the GB's so much. I'm going out to Chicago to hear them play again this weekend! You guys ROCK!

  • Amazing
    author: Ryan Baum

    this CD is my fave of yours probably coz ive only heard this one and "cockpit" but i loved them both, i cant wait im comin to see your guys soon im well excited

  • Good, great, grand
    author: Stephanie

    CD was great! It was a gift to my boyfriend for his birthday and he started to listen to it right away! He can't wait to get the rest of this groups CDs!

  • luvvin the billies
    author: MissShaun

    I love this CD. I can't stop listening to it!!!! It's always with me wherever I go. I listen to it at work, in the car and at home. Whenever I'm feeling a little down I put on "Dirty Hippies" Love the part about Bowling Green, Ohio (esp since I live there). This is a MUST HAVE :)

  • Their Best Yet
    author: Jamie

    I own every one of their albums, and this is by far the best... you simply haven't LIVED until you've heard it. Their others are good too, but nothing compaired to this! Be sure to listen to the answer machine messages at the end... They're a riot!

  • This CD Kicks ASS!!!!
    author: LB

    This CD is by far my favorite from the GBs. Actually, this is my third copy of this CD I have purchased; one for work, one for home, and one for my car!! The GBs ROCK!!!!!

  • unf*ckingbelievable
    author: Crossie

    I cannot stress enough how much every dynamic human being should have a copy of this album. Quick fix for the depressed. Buy it. Buy it now. You won't regret it. It's truly fantastic.

  • Great sound! -- Great Band -- Great Entertainment !!!
    author: Kris

    Amazing, original, creative, entertaining, toe tapping, bouncing - You just can't help but want to dance!!!!

  • DUH!!!! Of course it's good!
    author: KSAC

    I have been faithfully listening to these guys since the first time I saw them back in 2000. The new CD, 'Cockpit', is released on May 21st in Kzoo and you bet your A** I'm gonna be there!

  • Kickass
    author: Jessie Myks

    Can't wait to see you guys again at Napoleon!!! Heard "Hiding Out" on 89X as a theme song to a band competition............awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!

  • Ghetto Billies rule!
    author: Jenxinator

    I am addicted to this cd and can not get enough it! It great fun Music, as soon as the cd starts the whole room sings along! It is such a fun albumn, we are preparing to catch them live soon. I can not wait! Keep kicking ass and I think i just might be a ghetto billy too.

  • Great!
    author: Liam 'Theak' Theakstone

    Hark! Lo! I doth cry these words because they enrapture mine desire. Verily doth these gentlemen produce sounds celestial in their origins. Thine mercurial presence doth eliminate my plethora of doubt. Can thine melifluous odour continue in this vane?

  • Really love Larry's song!
    author: Christa McNamee of RIPE

    The Cd is so fun...a breath of fresh air for the car. So glad I heard about the band through the grapevine and own a little bit of the 'billies. My fav is Larry's song, thought I found myself singing the last song on the disk over and over and over...hooks are amazing when they push into your skull! Going to buy the live album next...the energy on that seems really really good as well (though I am a sucker for good clean production, as is with this disk).

  • Oh yes
    author: BDH

    This CD was nothing but fun. These guys sound like very talented and accomplished musicians who are able to write smart, extremely funny, irreverent, engaging, and booty-shaking songs. I couldn't help but dance and laugh, mostly both at the same time.

  • Liked the other CDs better ... but still good
    author: Still in the Pink .... Barely

    Doesn't hold a candle to Butterface and Some Rezeev but it still has a few good songs on it. It doesn't seem to have the "umpf" of the other two and didn't stay long in the CD changer.

  • UNBELIEVEABLE!
    author: Jenny

    Holy Crap are these guys staggeringly talented. The CD never gets old and it is impossible to feel down while listening to / watching them. They make you realize what's so great about being alive! When the HELL is a major record label going to realize what their missing? These guys are a guaranteed success. Seeing them live is indescribable.

  • This CD is awesome!
    author: Rich K.

    Ghettobillies... what a hidden treasure. This CD is awesome! I'm not sure it's legal in some states for a band to have this much fun. With a range of mildly serious to totally outragous lyrics. And mellow to hard driving sounds. This CD has it all! Can't wait to see them live. Looks like that might be Sept 28th, 04 in Napoleon, MI. Buy it...

  • on a scale from one to cool these guys are obscenely awesome
    author: Melinda Elsing

    wow, insanely awesome cd, the cd is good as hell, but man, if u get the chance to see them live, do so at all costs, ahhh so amazing, definately worth checking out

  • Still in the Pink is a great albulm.
    author: Steven

    I loved this cd, Still in the Pink. I have never seen the Ghettobillies, but I can tell that they are a group that just likes to have a good time. I just wish there were more songs on the CD. Good job. -Steven

  • Awsome
    author: Alicia

    The ghettobillies are awsome! I go to their Flint shows at Rubes. last time i forgot to get their new disc. so i thought i would get this one to make up for my stupid mistake.

  • How do they keep the ghettobillies a secret?
    author: Dana

    I listened to the three songs that they let you listen to on here, over and over, bought the cd, and it has not come out of my cd player since the package arrived. This is music that you just have to sing along to, and dance around, and jump up and down. I can't wait til the next concert I can get to...

  • an "open your mind" must, fun...fun...fun...
    author: Carleen Kalweit

    Infectious fun get your hiney movin music.Saw the band live for the first time this week end in the metropolis of Muskegon. Couldn't stop the body from moving....amazing energy from an unknown source.Treat yourself to something new.

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