Surf Rock Instro Review: The Infernos-On Fire!

The Infernos couldn't have chosen a more appropriate name for their album, On Fire!.

Each member of The Infernos —Harry Mack (drums), Stevin Perez (bass), and Guy Stevens (guitar) —brings a unique energy to the group, creating a sound that is truly one-of-a-kind in the surf-instro genre.

This is genuinely exciting music. The Infernos dish out simplistic power chords with just enough twang and reverb so you can smell the salt air or picture a surfer in a monstrous tube. This kind of music can paint pictures in your mind's eye, as you would expect from such energetic and powerful music.

"Sunset" is a classic… it gave me chills. It's filled with the kind of lead guitar that you would expect from The Mermen or The Surf Kings, just outstanding.

The guitar invites you into a world of your own making. That's the beauty of great surf-instro. Of course, I feel the entire album is exceptional, "Sunset" happens to stand out amongst the rest.

Despite being released in 1998, this album still feels fresh and exciting. It's a testament to the timelessness of The Infernos' music, and a must-have for any surf-instro fan.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

September 18, 2000

Tracks:

01. Big Kahuna

02. Sandstorm

03. The 1/4 Mile 

04. Showdown 

05. The Mule 

06. Riptide 

07. Sunset 

08. The Roach 

09. Surf's Up 

10. The Great Escape 

11. Psychedelia 

12. Surfboard 

13. James Bond Theme 

14. The Last Wave