Smash Hits

1 Somebody Loan Me a Dime (F. Robinson)

2 When Is Yesterday

3 King of Bad Luck

4 Beer

5 Blues for the Decline of Western Civilization

6 Nitro

7 How to Play 96 Tears (C. Band)

8 Bad Influence (R. Cray)

9 Homework (O. Rush)

10 Kidnap

11 Crank Part 2

12 I Wouldn’t Treat a Dog (The Way You Treated Me)
(S. Barri, M. Omartian, M. Price & D. Walsh)

13 Gee Whiz (demo)

Prepare to be electrified by the sonic revolution that is "Smash Hits" — a mind-bending journey through Bees Deluxe’s groundbreaking "acid blues" genre! Hailed as the lovechild of Zappa's wit, Steely Dan's sophistication, Pat Metheny's innovation, and Stevie Ray Vaughan's raw power, Bees Deluxe has distilled years of East Coast touring magic into 13 explosive tracks. From Maine to Miami, this British-American powerhouse has left audiences spellbound in theaters, festivals, and clubs alike. Smash Hits is more than an album – it's a portal to the future of blues, where boundaries dissolve and imagination reigns supreme. Dive into the sonic deep end featuring:

• Reimagined classics by Fenton Robinson,

Otis Rush, Robert Cray and Bobby 'Blue' Bland
• Bees Deluxe originals that push the envelope

of contemporary blues

• A poignant tribute to JR Rost with Carol Band's

"How to Play 96 Tears"

• Resurrected studio gems like "Kidnap" and "King of Bad Luck"

This essential collection showcases the band's unparalleled musicianship, featuring an all-star lineup of guest artists who have shaped the Bees Deluxe sound. From searing guitar work to mind-melting keyboard wizardry, every track is a testament to the band's innovative spirit. Don't just listen to the blues – experience its evolution! Smash Hits is your musical time machine— a passport to a place where jazz, funk, psychedelia, and rock collide— where the lines are blurred but the music is clearly visionary. The future of blues is here and it’s Bees Deluxe. Bees Deluxe would like to recognize and thank the musicians who contributed to this album, to many recordings and to the evolution of the band: Joe Egan, Carol Band, Richard ‘Rosy’ Rosenblatt, JR Rost, Allyn Dorr, Paul Giovine, Patrick Sanders, Poogie Bell, James Gildea, Jamie Lonto, JL Claybourne, Doug Rich, Sebastian Kossack, Steve Gaetz, Paul Gallo, Rich Shields Dan Sevush, Bruce Mattson, Adam Sankowski, Conrad Warre & Jeff Lopez.

Almost all tracks produced & mixed by Joe Egan.

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REVIEWS

"The intermix of Conrad's guitar with Carol's keyboards definitely gives many of the songs a touch of Steely Dan, although definitely staying in the blues line. As cited in the some of the lyrics, the songs do add a touch of Zappa. But in the end, the album is all comfortable, solid blues with a slight jazzy touch delivered by a smooth, talented band deserving to be heard." — John Sacksteder, Blues Blast Magazine.

"Unbelievable live show! "SMASH HITS" is another exceptional recording , a sampling that brings to the public's eye a group that is a far cry from your average blues band . Daring to be a band unafraid to take risks , tossing the expected far into the stratosphere , "bees deluxe" continues to bring something entirely new and wonderfully entertaining to the music scene . Musically addictive!!" — John Muller, Blue Notes & Conversations.

"Smash Hits" CD only $20 (includes p+p)