The Calicoes were a Texas trio who crafted great melodies in the midst of a raw psychobilly sound. The band released 2 EP's, 1 - 7", and this . . . their only full length record. They toured heavily from 1998 - 2000, and then disbanded. 5 of the tracks were recorded by Gene Eugene and Dennis Danell (of social distortion), the other 5 tracks were recorded by Bob Moon and produced by Frank Lenz (of the weepies, richard swift, pedro the lion, etc) This record was originally released in 1999, but it is now for the first time available digitally. "Custom Acceleration is an apt title for this rowdy, revved-up rock-a-billy. This album would certainly qualify as an entirely full-throttle rock assault if it were not for the ballad "Greaser-show" which provides a welcome respite. When cranked up to 11 the vast majority of these tunes will put a throbbing bass beat in your chest and a silly tap in your penny loafers. The Calicoes also offer some rambunctious instrumentals, like "Cosmic Thrill" and the almost instrumental "Rice Burner (#2)," both of which, even in the virtual absence of sing-along-able lyrics, are good party numbers ala The Ventures. Riding the tide of the current fad to fuse punk's raw power with the jangle of old time rock-a-billy, The Calicoes make a solidly convincing, well constructed contribution to the genre. Elvis on fire, indeed. " - The Phantom Tollbooth