This is the second in a series presenting the Southern Californian label's output by genre. While the much-lauded first comp was an instrumental collection, "Intoxica!", this is a rock 'n 'roll collection that refuses to draw any genre lines, as long as it all fits within the context of the "Big Beat". "It Came from the Suburbs" started with the working title of "Downey Teens", and although not as evocative, that working title said it all. This collection brings US doo wop (including some unreleased rarities), quasi-rockabilly, teen ballads, honking R&B strollers, novelty pop and more, creating a patchwork of teen music from the Kennedy era, the strange years leading up to the Beatles and the British Invasion.

Tracklist:

Richard's Bounce - Pastel Six
Joe Cool - Jimmie Hombs/Tom & The Twinkle Tones/Hollywood Rebels
Lovin' up a Storm - Johnny MacRae
Understanding - Jessie Hill
Laura - The Debonaires
Thump de de Dum Dum - Ernie Baptiste
Hoo Doo the Voo Doo - Darrell Glenn
Sweet Memories - Carl Burnett/The Hustlers
Jay Walkin' - Paul Clifton
Country Star - The Invictas
Purty Baby - Mickey Bowman & The Twinkle Tones
Oh It Hurts - The Karols
Betty Boop - Johnny MacRae
Chip Chop (My Fair Lady) - Jessie Hill
Well of Loneliness, The - Richard Ward/The Hustlers
Nellie - The Invictas
She Came She Saw She Conquered - Ernie Baptiste
Astro-Romeo - Johnny MacRae
Horny A.K.A. Hot Dogger - Pastel Six
Voo Doo Dolly - Jimmie Hombs/The Invictas/Hollywood Rebels
Cupid's Clown - Rae Ann & The Tongas
Dorothy - The Debonaires
Yea Yea Yea - Joe Maniscalco
My Mary's Gone - Johnny MacRae
Gone So Long - The Invictas
Bwana - Johnny MacRae
Dragon, The - Zane Ashton

UPC: 029667023528
Label: Ace Records Uk
Release Date: 11.21.06
Format: CD

It Came From The Suburbs - It Came From The Suburbs (Import)