
Best Of The Rest
Highs: Storm's Fifties success was not a fluke. From the opening swampy swagger of his rendition of "Sweet Little Sixteen," the rock classic Chuck Berry made famous, it's quite obvious that Storm is a professional through and through, with plenty of electric instrumentation and soulful, bluesy vocals to instantaneously bring back thoughts of sock hops and jitterbugs. "Tear It Up" is another rollicking R&B number that squeezes out every last ounce of rhythm and blues to be had, and "Favorite Dress" is a sentimental favorite that falls right in line with the doo-wap balladry of "Sea of Love" or "Sixteen Candles." Another highlight: the varied and expertly played instruments Storm uses for his solo sections. Guitar, piano, saxophone, and choice zydeco instrumental favorite, the accordion, all play prominent roles in Storm's music.
Lows: It's tough to fault anything about this kind of energizing, uplifting music. Even if you're not a fan of the genre, how can you suggest that it isn't played just as well by Stor