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Music's best (real) sister act returns with 7 inches of fun in the form of two tracks inspired by the city of New Orleans.
These two songs are great, and I have no idea how they decided which was going on the "A" side and which on the "B". So, following our contrarian nature, we'll start with the flipside...
"Miss Orleans" is a trumpet laced, dixie-land flavored ditty that transforms The Big Easy into a feminine form that Zoe Boekbinder can't tear herself away from. It's a classic love song to a city in the tradition of "LA Woman" by the Doors and it would be a highlight on full length album.
But then again, so would this 45's A side: this time featuring Kim Vermillion and the gleefully bi-amorous "Bonnie & Clyde". It's sexxy, loaded with vixenish charm and sweet (until the predictably tragic finish). What's interesting about the song is that it's a the sister's real first foray into undilluted early rock n roll. They pull it off effortlessly, perhaps *because* it is uncharted territory for them and they approach it with untainted eyes.
The 7" comes in a variety of colors and is accompanied by a button, stickers & such.
Recommened.
PS: This recording handily passes the Rev Nørb rule of 45s:
"A single is a success if a song is so good that you find yourself playing it over and over before you finally flip it."
By this standard "in New Orleans" qualifies as a double A side and thus a double success.
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