Surf Instro Reviews: The Woodies - Swimmin' In Reverb

It was a long wait, but it was worth it. The making of The Woodies Swimmin' In Reverb was an actual labor of love, a unique project that stands out in the music scene. It is one of the year's most revered and exciting releases, a must-listen for any surf music fan.

 I couldn't agree more with the album's consensus from the surf community. It's that vintage early sixties surf sound with multitudes of twang, reverb, and attitude. All the tracks are positively captivating.

Talented guitarist and artist Ferenc Dobronyi poured his heart and soul into mixing this and releasing it on his Pop label.  He also came up with the ultra-cool cover. Then, to finish this masterpiece, the Surfmeister, Phil Dirt, contributes the liner notes. What a superb package from start to finish, a testament to the dedication of these artists.

A bonus is a live track taken from Phil's radio show on KFJC. Unrelenting surf waves come splashing through your speakers as you drown in the satisfaction of it all. This is a no-brainer, folks. The Woodies Swimmin' In Reverb is a must-have for any surf collection, especially with the high-quality live track included!

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

Tracks:

01. Mavericks  

02. Midnight Ride  

03. Surf'n with Bernie  

04. Little Dume  

05. Spanish Word  

06. If it Swells  

07. The Swami

08. Zorba's Last Wave  

09. Agent Woodrow   

10. Chief Bigwood  

11. K-55 (Live from KFJC) 

12. Surf'n with Bernie

13. The Swami  

14. The Rebel  

15. Bonanza

16. Phil Dirt–Untitled Track Voice [Uncredited Introduction] 

17. The Rubbachicken Band–Phil's Dirt

18. The Rubbachicken Band–Uncle Al, A Surfers Pal