Surf Instro Review: Hypnomen - Watusi 99

A trio with a powerful punch best describes the Hypnomen. The group is able and willing to combine their onslaught of instro-surf-spy sound into one musical adventure after another on Watusi 99.

The tremendous production talents of MuSick Recordings and their innate ability to derive every ounce of musicianship from a group always push the artist to the next level. Therefore, MuSick is light-years ahead of everyone else attempting to produce the same outcome. The label is a shining example of the ability to utilize their talent and then build upon it to push each session into a towering achievement of sonic pleasure.

The Hypnomen's versatility is a key part of their appeal. They can transport you to a lounge exotica mood or take you on a thrilling journey into the world of instro-surf-spy with a single note. Their sound is bold, clear, and impactful, drawing from each sub-genre to create an energetic sound that's a pleasure to experience.

The group has achieved new heights of recorded perfection and has delivered its most outstanding effort to date on Watusi 99. This is recorded loud and meant to be played loud, so tune in and turn it up! The best aspect of this type of music is the imagery and excitement it can evoke. It doesn't get much better than this.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

January 5, 2000

Tracks:
01. Watusi 99

02. Orson

03. Helveteen

04. Aleikum

05. Astrotica

06. Lucumba

07. Fuzz and Fight

08. Satan at the Wheel

09. Oubrovnik (city of love)

10. Shalamar

11. Intruder

12. El Exorcista

13. Mescalina

14. Bossa Coma