After a marathon session with producer Rob Fraboni (The Rolling Stones), Bellevue Cadillac has emerged with a therapeutic offering called Prozac Nation. In an age where retro rules popular culture, Bellevue Cadillac goes beyond topping Cab Calloway charts with superficial lyrics and invites you into a real piece of the swing revival. Prozac's authenticity offers a seductive antidote to the hyper world of sex, drugs, and rock & roll: intelligent observations on romance, mood stabilizers, and non-derivative compositions. In addition to the straight swing of songs such as "Call of the Wild," "Pull the Plug," and the title track, Bellevue Cadillac offers a well-written collection of convincing island rhythms ("Blow Wind Blow"), genuine spy music ("Hazel Eyes"), smooth R&B ("Goes Around"), tender balladry ("Stay"), and even choir-backed Gospel ("Mysteries"). On this album, the Cadillac revs up into an energetic album that holds its own among the ever-growing crowd of big band-wagoners.
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