The group started up after Lisa and Lorette were playing backup instruments and vocals with Tav Falco for a few months in live shows across the South. They first had 2 tracks issued on the compilation Swamp Surfing In Memphis LP # FZ 6000. Having been introduced to New Rose records by Alex Chilton and Tav Falco, they had 2 records there.![hellcats-hoodoo-1.jpg]()
It seems these ladies outta Memphis were building up quite a head of steam after the release of this album, which would end up being their last. According to that same myspace page, they broke up the year after Hoodoo Train’s release “due to a business issue that arose after we got increased exposure after a review in Rolling Stone.” (Take note, all you bands hankering for “increased exposure” - it could be your undoing!) Hopefully KCMU didn’t have too much to do with the increased exposure that ultimately spelled their demise…![hellcats-hoodoo-2.jpg]()
THE HELLCATS:
It seems these ladies outta Memphis were building up quite a head of steam after the release of this album, which would end up being their last. According to that same myspace page, they broke up the year after Hoodoo Train’s release “due to a business issue that arose after we got increased exposure after a review in Rolling Stone.” (Take note, all you bands hankering for “increased exposure” - it could be your undoing!) Hopefully KCMU didn’t have too much to do with the increased exposure that ultimately spelled their demise…
THE HELLCATS:Lorette Velvette (lead vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica), Lisa McGauchran (lead vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards), Diane Green (lead vocals, guitar), Su Ondine (keyboards), Misty White (drums, percussion)
recorded & mixed at Easley recordings - Produced by Doug Easley
traxfromwax:
1 Where the Hell Is Memphis 2 Hoodoo Train 3 Crazy About You Baby 4 Don't Fight It 5 Baby Please Don't Go 6 Antarctica 7 I Did My Part 8 Shine 9 When You Walk in the Room 10 Silly Whim 11 Back Door Slam 12 Love Is Dying