Surf Instro Review: The Bradipos IV - Instro Mania!!

Italy's Bradipos IV, another Robert Rugerri project, brings a unique blend of surf instro power to our shores with their album Instro Mania! 

Their sound, distinct from other surf groups, is just as impressive as Cosmonauti's, which I reviewed last month.

Finding a surf group worth its salt in an unsuspecting place like Italy must be a task, although it is becoming more apparent that groups like this are popping up all over the globe. 

The intro throws you off a bit, as it sounds like an eerie beginning for a surf CD.

Once the intro gives way, Bradipos IV's album is a full-throttle, high-energy surf experience. The production quality, a hallmark of Robert Ruggeri's work, is evident. With this album, the surf's up in Italy, and now it's here for you to enjoy the waves from a distant land. 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

Tracks:

01. Intro  

02. Mysterion 

03. Tijuana's Stomp  

04. Forbidden Island  

05. Surfin' Sloth  

06. Work Song  

07. Dirty Phonic

08. Barracuda   

09. Brainless Girl  

10. Stompin' Tune  

11. Prisoner In Orbit  

12. Positano  

13. Carmela  

14. Kissin' Bonobo Roll