Their
first album, The Ocean Is Not For Cowards, was an impressive debut. This
second release has more consistent driving energy than the first CD.
The
Devil and The Deep Blue Sea separates Pollo Del Mar from the pack in a
several convincing ways; the group has developed their unique sound, each tune
is different and consistently over flows with powerful waves of energy, and
last but not least, the sound of Pollo Del Mar remains very distinctive with
the Latin-Spanish flavored guitar style of the group's leader Ferenc Dobronyi.
The
multi-talented Dobronyi serves as guitar maestro, businessman, graphic artist,
and gifted producer. The rest of the group has plenty to say on a musical
level, and they all contribute to the overall recording process. All the correct
elements are in place for a strong and tight group.
Every
track is a reverb-tinged rocking gem. The only exception being the last track
"Apache'99" which is a slowed down version of the song, like The
Ventures on downers. It's not your typical cover, but then why be predictable?
It's a clever version of a normally faster number. "The Saracen Gift"
is a brilliant adaptation of "Little Drummer Boy" put to a haunting
and dark soundtrack.
There
is an ever-present changing and shifting of rhythms and beats throughout this
recording. It's a real treat for any instro fan—tasteful and consistently
top-notch instrumentation by one of the best surf-instro groups on the planet.
Pollo
Del Mar is a very innovative and talented group, constantly pushing the boundaries
of the surf-instro genre. This album is a testament to their universal appeal
and their strong foothold in the surf-instro world, and is sure to inspire and
impress any band or listener.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck
Jan.
03, 2000
Tracks:
01. Annabelle Lee
02. Cutlass Supreme
03. South of The Border
04. Jonny Foo: Ninja Chiropractor
05. Devil's Slide
06. Consuela's Revenge
07. Moon Over Marin
08. The Saracen Gift
09. Rt. 666
10. Apache'99
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