Surf-Rock-Pop Review: Shots In The Dark - Various Artists

The resurgence of Del-Fi has significantly contributed to the growth of the surf music genre. They are a quality outfit.  Shots In The Dark is more progressive '90s new wave surf—great blends of guitar, organ, and the ever-present thundering drums. 

This is not traditional surf instro by any means. I like the CD. I like just about everything that Del-Fi puts out, anyway. This is different, which is why I enjoy it so much.

Del-Fi's reinterpretation of old classics with a modern twist, making them sound more contemporary, is a fascinating aspect of their music. And who's the stunning woman on the cover? None other than Bob Keane's (Owner of Del-Fi) daughter!

She looks like she is waiting for 007. And while waiting, would you like a drink? Oh, yes, shaken, not stirred, please. 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

1998

TRACKS:

01. Peter Gunn - Poison Ivy   

2. Touch Of Evil - Man Or Astroman?  

03. Charade - The Blue Hawaiians

04. Lonesome - Friends Of Dean Martinez   

05. Mr. Lucky - Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods

06. Shot In The Dark, A - Wiskey Biscuit  

07. Banzai Pipeline - The Boardwalkers

08. Arabesque - The Huntington Cads   

09. Mr. Yunioshi - The Insect Surfers

10. Monkey Farm - The Tiki Tones   

11. Charade - Farinan   

12. Moon River - Nan Vernon

13. Party, The - The Wondermints   

14. Baby Elephant Walk - The Jigsaw Seen

15. Pink Panther Theme, The - Oranj  Symphonette

16. Experiment In Terror - Davie Allen & The Arrow 

17. Dreamsville - Br. Cleve & His Lush Orchestra

18. Days Of Wine & Roses - The Wonderful World Of Joey

19. Push The Button, Max! - Del Noah & The Mt Ararat Finks

 20. Something For Cat - Four Piece Suit