Cut in front of an appreciative throng at FitzGerald's in suburban Chicago, Mack cuts loose the way he so often does in concert, sticking almost exclusively to his Alligator-era tunes ("Satisfy Suzie," "Cincinnati Jail," the tortured soul ballad "Stop") and never looking too far backwards.
At first glance, a Smithereens rarities compilation might seem like an odd release. After all, the band was never had more than one gold album and none of their singles cracked the Top 30. That doesn't mean the band didn't have fans, however, nor does it mean that their music was undistinctive, as Attack of the Smithereens proves…
Psychobilly legends and one of the hardest working, ball breaking, out-an-out rockin' bands in the world. Led by the enigmatic Paul Fenech, the band have been recording and touring for many years and never fail to impress their ever loyal fans. This CD + DVD set covers much of the band's career and is a collection of live recordings and footage from the legendary Psychobilly haunts The Hellfire Club and The Klub Foot, plus promos for "Please Don't Touch" and "Chainsaw Boogie".