As Long as I Have You - The Detroit Cobras, Elgin, Bob
Nothing But a Heartache - The Detroit Cobras, Bickerton, Arthur
If You Don't Think - The Detroit Cobras, Brown, James
Leave My Kitten Alone - The Detroit Cobras, John, William E.
(I Wanna Know) What's Going On? - The Detroit Cobras, David, Seth
Try Love - The Detroit Cobras, James, Willie R
You'll Never Change - The Detroit Cobras, Schofield, Willie
Puppets on a String - The Detroit Cobras, Davis, Ronald
Only to Other People - The Detroit Cobras, Cornfield, Arthur
The Hurt's All Gone - The Detroit Cobras, Alfred, Roy
My Delight - The Detroit Cobras, Cogle, Renford
On a Monday - The Detroit Cobras, Traditional
Green Light - The Detroit Cobras, Gordon, D.
Stretching out in the studio like never before, and including contributions from top line players like Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound) the Cobras have created a versatile and formidable wall of Spector sound (is that timp... more »ani you're hearing here and there? Yer goddamn right it is). Be it eerie or orchestral, or pure rock and roll rough up, Tied and True puts the Cobras on a whole new level, of many sources but a genus all its own.« less
Stretching out in the studio like never before, and including contributions from top line players like Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound) the Cobras have created a versatile and formidable wall of Spector sound (is that timpani you're hearing here and there? Yer goddamn right it is). Be it eerie or orchestral, or pure rock and roll rough up, Tied and True puts the Cobras on a whole new level, of many sources but a genus all its own.
CD Reviews
A Step Up
Soulboogiealex | Netherlands | 05/20/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Tied & True is a step up for one of the most fun Garage acts out there. The Detroit Cobras have been touring an d playing for a couple of years now. With each album they manage to uncover about a dozen rare R&B gems and turn those into their own. Their strength lies in the up tempo songs. The Cobras manage to hide their weaknesses best when they get to speed it up a notch. For tied and true that means that "As Long as I have You" (an original for Garnet Mims) or Little Willie John's "Leave My Kitten Alone" become stand out tracks. Yet Tied and True is also the first Cobras album where they manage to hold the ballads together at least. Dori Gayson's "Try Love" is one of those pleasant surprises on this new Cobras record. Rachel Nagy is as sloppy as it is passionate and affectionate. The love for R&B shines through making her limitations as a vocalist secondary. The Cobras seldom improve on the originals, but they display a deep understanding of R&B with every new record. They don't try to copy the artists but reinterpreted the songs in a way that feels comfortable to the band. With the help of Greg Cartwright from the Reigning Sound makes tied and true another fine effort from the Cobras and the first that sounds like some extra effort has gone into the production which helps the album tremendously. Some of the tracks sound layered, reminiscent of Phil Spector in way, without them loosing their raw and sparse edge. The Cobras is simply the best bar band or oldies act out there, every new album is a joy and you won't regret buying this one. Although I must ad that it almost seems a sin to buy it on cd and not wait on the vinyl release."
Pretty good
Michael Cherlow | 06/08/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I like the album a lot. I have been a fan of the Detroit cobras for a few years now, and though I dont think any of their albums will top "Baby" this one comes pretty close. Typical of the cobras good energy and great vocals."
Some great Motown stuff, some of it very average
Kevin P. Kelly | nc,usa | 10/01/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Good stuff and some very average stuff. Detroit always has produced great sounds. Better to download favorites and not have the other stuff around."
Cobras in the Sun
McGinley | Tipp City | 03/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bigger sound and fewer rough edges than what they've done in the past--why would that be a bad thing? It isn't. An outstanding album from an outstanding band. Like all DC albums, it never leaves my rotation for very long. Why no five stars, people?
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Retro music that pleases
T. S. Allen | 08/15/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is not easy listening music, so if you like what you hear on the elevator, this CD would not be to your taste. On the other hand, if music with a raw edge appeals, then check this one out."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1