Fool's Paradise

by Slim Jim Phantom, Lemmy, The Head Cat

Overview

Few musicians are as synonymous with heavy metal as Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister. But long time fans know that ol' Lemmy has tackled other styles over the years, including British Invasion pop (as part of the Rockin' Vicars) and space rock (as part of Hawkwind). Additionally, Lemmy has covered a few country and/or rockabilly tunes over the years, including a metallic version of "Stand By Your Man," Carl Perkins' "Matchbox," and Johnny Cash's "Big River." So it shouldn't come as a surprise that in the early 21st century, Lemmy launched a rockabilly side project, the Head Cat. Taking a break from his beloved Rickenbacker bass, Lemmy handles vocals (which resemble little of the throaty growl of his Motorhead work), acoustic guitar, and harmonica duties, and is joined by ex-Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom and lead guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Danny B. Harvey. As evidenced by their 2006 debut, Fool's Paradise, the trio is one rockin' good time -- a much needed antidote to the computer/software enhanced state of popular music. Expectedly, this isn't going to melt your speakers upon first listen like Ace of Spades did all those years ago. That said, it's certainly a worthwhile listen for die-hard fans to hear Lemmy tackle covers of some of his favorite standards -- "Not Fade Away," "Well All Right," as well as the two aforementioned tracks, "Big River" and "Matchbox." ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	01/26/2024
Label:	Cleopatra
UPC:	0889466500411
Rank:	31921

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lemmy   Primary Artist
The Head Cat   Primary Artist
Slim Jim Phantom   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Danny B. Harvey   Primary Artist,Guitar (Bass),Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background),Bass
Slim Jim   Primary Artist
Johnny Bowler   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Lemmy Kilmister   Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

The Head Cat   Audio Production
Danny B. Harvey   Mixing,Producer,Group Member
Marijohn Wilkin   Composer
Chris Kenner   Composer
Carl Perkins   Composer
Johnny Cash   Composer
I. Williams   Composer
Jerry Allison   Composer
B. Cochran   Composer
S. Sheeley   Composer
Slim Jim Phantom   Mixing,Producer,Group Member
Sonny LeGlaire   Composer
Ray Charles   Composer
L. Williams   Composer
Chuck Berry   Composer
Anthony Focx   Mastering
Lemmy Kilmister   Mixing,Producer,Group Member
Mauldin   Composer
L. Price   Composer
Robert John   Cover Photo
Charlie Singleton   Composer
Norman Petty   Composer
C. Perkins   Composer
Buddy Holly   Composer