Jalopy Go Far

Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 6, 2003)
• Original Release Date: May 6, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eyeball
• ASIN: B000098ZSO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,531 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Vince Ratti met Rachel Minton at summer camp in 1984. Vince was the 2-1 favorite in the potato sack races and Rachel had made a name for herself as the braces and head-gear wearing champion of the "who can swing the highest on the tire swing" competitions. They crossed paths for the first time by the Good Humor Ice Cream truck where they both ordered Sno-Cones. "I like to rock", said Vince. "I like to rock too", said Rachel. At that moment, Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer was born. The band started out playing for their families at pool parties and holidays. Vince was the hip-swaying lady swooner with the guitar, and Rachel was the blonde-haired pixie diva with the microphone. Before long, the kids in their neighborhood became such big fans that the band was often asked to play the national anthem before local stick ball games. It wasn't long before Zolof was sorting through piles of recording contracts. One in particular caught their attention, "Eyeball Records". The cigar-smoking, Armani suit-wearing, sweet-talking fat cats at Eyeball promised the band legions of fans and their own private jet. Who could resist? In fall of 2003 they signed... in their own blood. Eyeball immediately put Zolof in the studio with "Big Time" producer Johnny B. Handsome; a producer so amazing that he could put a microphone in an empty room and still get a gold record out of it. Unfortunately, shortly after recording began, Handsome was arrested and charged with shooting a prostitute in a Vegas motel room...something the label strongly supported but the band felt discouraged by. They decided to hole up in Vince's house and make the record at home...without a "Big Time" producer. "We need a band", said Vince. "I would also like a band", said Rachel. And within a few weeks they compiled a line up of grifters, ex-cons, and fancy showmen. Greg Kerr, the keyboard player, was a small time hustler at a ski resort, often faking broken legs to woo the sympathy and cash out of well-to-do socialite women. TJ Deblois, the drummer, was a street magician who specialized in making things disappear, primarily peoples hard earned cash. Peter Helmis, the bass player, met the band as soon as he got to shore after swimming all the way from his punctured cell in Alcatraz. He played his first show in his striped prison garb. Together the band recorded "Jalopy Go Far", and has embarked on a world wide arena tour. That is, of course, if you define an arena tour as "One trip to a baseball game for Rachels birthday". They define their ultra infectious style of music as "Spunk Rock" and the world agrees. This band will be the biggest thing since Wonder Bread, and the most wonderous thing since Big Bread. Whatever that means.

Product Description

Sophomore effort from Philadelphia's Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer. This record is power pop in it's purest and most addictive form. 10 songs of melodic female vocals infusing their pop branded melodies with an undoubtedly stark presence. Comparisons to Weezer and That Dog. Available 'Over the counter' for the first time on Eyeball. We recommend you stock up on it before the FDA pulls it from the shelves!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Prize in Every Box!, February 21, 2005

By	Kevin P. Sullivan "~ Sully" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've never been a huge fan of pop music; there was just always something... insincere about it. I don't know. It always seemed like bands that conveyed that upbeat attitude only did it part time or tried way too hard. That is 100% not the case here.

I'll be honest; the first time my friend played one of their CDs when I was around, I had thought he was joking. Power-pop? Who listens to that? By the second track, I was hooked. I'm dead serious, once you start to listen to this band, you cannot stop!

So, buy the CD, but be prepared... you'll never be the same again...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy yours NOW!, May 23, 2004

By	"kensington15" (Philadelhia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who go around muttering, "I hate myself for the rest of my life," and those who buy this cd.

My deep pesonal thanks to the guy working at the Ben & Jerry's near Rittenhouse Square for playing this cd while I bought ice cream today. This band R-A-W-K-S!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zolof Rules!, August 19, 2003

By	William Koch (New Athens, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

You may not like Zolof's music at first, but if you give it a chance it rocks! It has catchy tunes that make you happy! I think they named the zoloft anti-depression drug after this band because they are an anti-depressant! I got to see them with the starting line and picked up their cd... Greg rocks the tambourine! Check them out!...