Friday, June 13, 2025

Surf Instro Review: The Cave 4 in... Bikini Crash

When you look at the titles of the songs on The Cave 4 in...Bikini Crash!, you begin to think that they are typical surf CDs. Words like banzai, malibu, and beaches are used.

One listen, and you feel you have heard two separate groups playing on different CDs! There are your typical twanging, reverb-filled tunes, and then the group surfs off into punk-garage-rock territory. It is, for the most part, great.

A few tunes, primarily the garage tracks, are on the low end of the recording spectrum. The surf tracks are much cleaner for the concerned audiophile. With that exception, it was a perfectly enjoyable listen.

This group has heaps of talent, and it's apparent in their ability to change from one type of music to the next quickly and convincingly. That is what impressed me.

The songs were recorded in the Netherlands, where the group resides, between 1994 and 96. Hopefully, they can record the next CD stateside, and we can hear a more precise and cleaner production. I enjoyed listening to this and believe any surf instro enthusiast would!

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

TRACKS

01. Shockwave  

02. Surfin' Cat  

03. Malibu Run 

04. Bonneville Stomp  

05. Blast Off  

06. Tribute Pt.1   

07. Unknown

08. House On Haunted Hill  

09. Alfred E. Goes Surfin'   

10. Slow  

11. Bikini Crash  

12. Let's Go To The Beach

13. Same All Over The World  

14. Cave 4  

15. Banzai Washout
  

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Kick—ASSS Surf, Garage, and Desperate Rock n' Roll Review - Achtung Spitfire Schnell Schnell!!! DEMO 99'

 http://achtung-spitfire.de/

Note: For some reason, I did not note the track titles when I wrote this review; however, I did find a good stream on Bandcamp with Rarities and Demos that is worth checking out, and their website is active!

The group has coined its music as Kick—ASSS Surf, Garage, and Desperate Rock n' Roll, a unique blend that sets it apart. Hailing from Germany, it has crafted an exceptional demo to captivate prospective record labels.

 

This enhanced CD features six tracks, each a testament to its distinct sound, and includes QuickTime video clips and other surprises for your enjoyment.

 

The group has enormous potential, and I would be shocked and disappointed if they weren't recognized as the spirited and energetic group they are. They rock and roll, bang, twang, and burn the house down on this impressive debut.

 

Considering this is a demo, I was impressed with the sound, professionalism, and all the efforts to make it an actual multimedia experience.

 

The group has a strong following overseas and is very active on the concert circuit. Playing many gigs is the best way to hone your chops and make a name for yourself. ASSS is fired and ready to come to the U.S. and cut a full-length CD.

 

I've recommended the group to my friends at Del-Fi, and there's a chance you'll hear a track from them on Del-Fi's second Surf Monsters release this Fall. I'm eagerly anticipating this and keeping my fingers crossed for them. So, get ready to engage with the group on their website and be part of their journey.


Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

April 1999

1. Soul Time 04:19

2. Amazing Disgrace 05:24

3. Forrester Of The Rabbits 02:10

4. Rockit Fuel 02:24

5. Target: Dr. Mabuse 03:51

6. Nutshell 02:58

7. Link Tiene Los Huevos Como Sandias De Grande 04:28

8. I Refuse 03:49

9. Follow Me 04:26

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Surf Instro Review: Untamed Youth - Untamed Melodies

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Untamed Melodies by Untamed Youth is a rollicking adventure of 32 tracks, each promising fun in the sun. It's a musical journey that will keep you entertained and in high spirits.

It offers a delightful mix of instrumentals and vocal tracks, each with unique intensity. This CD is a treasure trove of musical diversity within the surf genre. It's a fun group; you wouldn't want to miss out on this musical journey.

This is a great package. I hope you have plenty of time to listen! When was the last time you picked up a single CD with that many tracks on it? Even for a surf album, this is a lot of music. It's a double dose full of reverb and party tunes.

Overall, this is a magnificent effort by one of the best American surf music scene groups today. The album has high-energy tunes that make you want to grab your sandals and surfboard. This music will transport you to the summer and sandy beaches in Alaska or anywhere else. 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

Tracks:

01. Some Kinda Fun  

02. You've Got To Understand  

03. Laughin' Linda  

04. Pabst Blue Ribbon

05. Beer Bust Blues  

06. She's So Satisfying  

07. I'm Going Away  

08. Haulin' Honda  

09. Go Go Ferrari

10. Santa's Gonna Shut 'Em Down  

11. Santa's Midnight Run   

12. Little Miss Go Go  

13. The Hearse

14. Hey Elly May  

15. Angel Face  

16. Contentment  

17. California Street  

18. I Live For Cars And Girls

19. Supercharged Steamroller  

20. The Gasser  

21. Overcast  

22. What'll You Have  

23. She Cares

24. Hey Little Girl  

25. Drag Race Tradgedy  

26. Russian Roulette  

27. Adam And Evil

28. Land Beyond The Moon  

29. Kapo  

3O. Sour Grapes  

31. Rollerland  

32. Some Kinda Fun Radio Ad