Instrumental Rock Review: Various Artists Instro Mania! Vol. 2

Various Artists Instro Mania! Vol. 2 of rare 60's instrumentals is loaded with treats.

Instead of concentrating on one style of the genre, everything is covered. There is one blues/honky tonk based piano instrumental that really just blew me away! Track 18 by Mark Evans titled "Rolling Like A Stone" is a standout piece that you simply can't miss.

You can see why Gee-Dee felt it was a worthwhile endeavor to spend the time digging up all this great music. It's presented to you here in all its glory in stereo and jam packed with gems.

 A few cuts sound a bit rough, with some noticeable imperfections due to the age and storage conditions of the original recordings. However, this is to be expected when dealing with rare music from the 60s. The overall sound and production is above average and once again excellent liner notes are provided. A first-class job by Gee-Dee once again.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
June/July 1998

Tracks:

01.The Electronics: On A Persian Market  

02.The Electronics:  Hay Quien Dice de Jaen

03. The Starfighters: Starfighters Theme   

04.Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Black River

05. The Blue Rhythms: The Third Man  

06. The Electronics: La Danza De Zorba

07. The Blue Rhythms: Spanish Gypsy Dance  

08.  The Blue Rhythms: The Scotch

09. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: La Mamma  

10. The Moon Riders: Moon Beat

11. The Moon Riders: Moon Fever  

12. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Ave Maria Mexicana

13. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Melancholie  

14. The Electronics: II Mondo   

15.The Blue Rhythms: Tea

16. The Moon Riders: Moon Dance 

17. The Moon Riders: Moon Riders    

18. Mark Evans: Rolling Like A Stone

19. The Rascals: Walk Don't Run   

20. Bonus track: Ein Schiff wird kommen