Poultricide by Jane Rose and the Deadend Boys is one of the best albums I’ve heard in a while. Wow, this album really caught me off guard. I have been getting a little over interested in rockabilly music lately and have uncovered some good stuff in doing so. After listening to Poultricide by Jane Rose and the Deadend Boys, I wanted to slick back my hair, fold up some cuffs on some dark denim, lace up my trusty Chuck Taylors, get my switchblade knife, and take my chick out in an old model car for some fast driving and fun at Lover’s Lane. Of course, I’ll need some hair first and an old model car. I have the rest. Anyway, let’s talk about Poultricide by Jane Rose and the Deadened Boys.
I heard the song “Treat Me Right” on Apple Music’s Rockabilly Rocking626.com channel and immediately went to the album to check out the rest. I say it all the time, but it is so uncommon anymore to find an album that is consistently good all the way through. I found one in Poultricide. I didn’t hear one track that I didn’t enjoy. I added several songs to my playlist including “Treat Me Right”, “Fool”, and “Hot Headed.” This album is very consistent while at the same time has a lot of different sounds too it. It reminds me of an old Elvis record in its simultaneous consistency and change. There is a strong upbeat rockabilly sound throughout the album but, sometimes it slows down to a “Love Me Tender” tempo. The song “Fool” had this vibe, in my opinion. Sometimes, it picks up to a harder and faster rockabilly sound too. For instance, “Hot Headed” has more of a Chuck Berry vibe to it.
Let’s talk a little more in depth about the sound. The rockabilly element is present for sure but, there’s some psychobilly sounds too. On several tracks, I felt like I was listening to Unknown Hinson. I’m not complaining about that – I’ve seen the King of Country Western Troubadours live 9 times and can be heard interacting on his live album, Live and Undead. The vocals are what really surprised me on this one. The lead singer, Jane Rose, is mentioned as having “power vocals” on the band’s website, janerosemusic.com. I have often used the term “power vocals” and found it fitting to mention it regarding this album. It was a pleasant surprise to see it included on their website. Jane Rose can sing and play the guitar. The Deadend boys are an equivalent back up too. It’s rockabilly so you know, there’s the growl and a whole lot of hiccup to the vocals. I don’t know that it matters but, they are out of Nashville, TN too. I suppose there are some music coolness points for being from Nashville, not that everything out of there is music.
I’m not sure that if you’re walking downtown Nashville and you run into these guys if they will look like the 1950’s or not, but on stage they do. I honestly feel like they would though. The music they make is honest and real to me, which means they probably live it. I think that honesty is something that comes through in music. Likewise, I think dishonesty comes through loud and clear too. I absolutely want to see these folks live and have them on my Songkick list to catch a live show. You can check them out wherever music streams and on the web at the links below:
Instagram: @janeroseandthedeadends
Facebook: Jane Rose & The Deadends
Website: janerosemusic.com
In summary, music lovers should check out Jane Rose and the Deadend Boys! Give them a like and follow on their social media and catch a live show. You might run into me there. I’ll be the guy with the switchblade, dark denim, Chuck Taylors, and no hair to slick back. Well, it will probably be best to leave my switchblade outside in my newer model car.