Surf Rock Instro Review: Swivlin Wahine - Various Artists

What do we have here? Another surf-instro compilation called Swivlin Wahine? Yes indeed, and a double CD! Skully Records has outdone everyone this year with a double whammy of some of the best surf, instro, and garage music put together on one disc.

 35 tracks of great music that evoke images of beach culture, loud guitars, and beautifully tanned beach bunnies waiting for their heroes to come in from the thundering waves.

Whether you're looking back in time or thinking about the present day, it all stands for the same thing: loud music and fun in the sun. As plain and simple as the music that drives the stories, this is music to relate to. If you live in Minnesota or California, it doesn't matter. Anyone with an ounce of Americana running through their veins can find some pleasure in this music. I love it, and I always have. I'm sure you will too.

 

You will recognize some of the names, while others may be unfamiliar. Some of the heavyweights of the genre make an appearance…Slacktone, The Balboas, The Exotics, The Aquamen, and Plank. The list is endless. Even the tracks with vocals, which are often overlooked, are of exceptional quality. Now that says a mouthful regarding the quality and consistency of this recording. This CD doesn't lack in any areas; it's a real keeper. Now go get your Wahine Swivlin!

 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

October 16, 2000

Tracks:

Disc One:

01. Jonny and the Shamen - S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Girl      

02. Glamour Puss -Space race

03. The Swamis -Swami Shot     

04. The Supersonicos -Execute Plan A

05. Slacktone - Gung Ho for Don Ho   

06. The Papaya Kings - Zombie Creep

07. The Balboas - Mt. Olive     

08. Voodoo Court-Fun Love In A Thong Bikini

09. Call Me Pepe - Mayday Malone   

10. Brazil 2001 - Girl From Orange County

11. The Exotics -Taste Of Honey   

12. The Del-Vamps - Monkey Surf

13. Partia -Pociag Do Nikad     

14. Las Patatas Bravas -Return of the Thin Man

15. Reach Around Rodeo Clowns -Bad Dudes A Surfin   

16. The Redliners -Crime Scen

17. Austin Transit Authority -Bock’s Car

 

Disc Two:

01. The Vibro Counts - Voyage Around The Moon   

02. Lonely Knights - Crash   

03. Urban Surf Kings - Giant Cow

04. The Lucky Shoes - The Wedge    

05. The Bone Sharks- Shark Byte

06. Mill Valley Taters -Hey Mr. Rock N Roll (part 4)   

07. Captain Bigwheel - Barbecue Gone Bad

08. Dirk Doom and the Overdrive Orchestra - Come Get Some   

09. The Waistcoats - Trailspotting

10. The Deadcats - Dragstrip 69   

11. The Aquamen - Rioja

12. 3 Balls of Fire - Island Girl    

13. Aqualads - Hotbox

14. Splashback - Over The Edge  

15. Los Mel-Tones - Breakers At Hanalei

16. Swamp Donkeys - Viva Sateanico  

17. Plank -South Sea Island

18. Da Surfones -Solo Surf