Surf-Instrumental-Rock-Punk Review: Lombego Surfers-Full Tank Of Tiki

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I think that I have finally figured out how to explain the Lombego Surfers’ sound. Think of The Clash on speed meets The Sex Pistols meets Dick Dale. So there you have it - the four major music groups all in one musical meal: punk, rock, surf, and rock.

I am not pleased with the direction this group is taking. The people who get off on the rapid-fire punk like The Ramones will Love Full Tank Of Tiki.

 

I prefer the instrumental work on this album, which consists of only three tracks. "Reverends Ride" is smokin’ and peelin’ out on two tires, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire. "Acceleration" keeps the tires spinning and "Backfire" spits out more of the same. The rest of it is punk rock in high gear.

 

I steadfastly believe that this group continues to grow with the direction of Anthony ‘Lombego’ Thomas at the steering wheel, although I think that they took a wrong turn somewhere on this album. After hearing the first track, it set me up for more of the same, but alas, I was not going to get my instro fix this time around.

 

I heard a lot of growth on "Reverend’s Ride." They sounded like the Cadillac Hitmen. That Western surf-instrumental sound with a hard edge gets my blood circulating. I think that if this group pursues a strictly instrumental direction with their sound and experiments further, they will have the right mix and sound for my taste.

 

Full tank? I would say so, but only because of the wrong fuel at this stop.

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
November 11, 2001

Tracks:

01. Reverends Ride

02. So Low Down

03. Makes No Difference

04. Full Tank ]

05. Grab It

06. Pumping My Heart

07. Up For Anything

08. Gimme The Shakes

09. In Their Eye

10. Acceleration

11. Wrap It Up

12. Backfire

13. Highball

Surf and Rock Review: Lombego Surfers-Let It Rip

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When Anthony Lombego sings, he sounds like the legendary New York Doll Johnny Thunders. When he plays the guitar, it's whoa! The title of the CD says it all: Let It Rip.

When vocals are part of the scheme of things, the group sounds nothing like a surf-instro group. They are punk-rock-garage through and through. On the flip side, it was special when Lombego and his troops decided to go the surf-rock route. There isn't a sound that can match the incredible power of surf combined with electrifying rock. This trio is locked in and comes at you with both barrels on this release.

 

I have always enjoyed the diversity of this group, but I must admit that the instro side is what tickles my fancy. The cuts on this CD are the best I have heard from this group. Once they get you in a groove with their signature punk-garage style, a raw and energetic sound reminiscent of the underground punk scene of the 70s, they switch to what they are best equipped to dish out, monster swells of surf-rock-instro!

 

One can't help but wonder how their instrumental tunes would sound unplugged. They would retain and enhance their impact with a twist.

 

Lombego's guitar work is exceptional, and it would easily transition to acoustic without losing any of its power. Their potential for making an impact acoustically could pique my curiosity and may do the same for you.

 

It's time for America to discover the Lombego Surfers, a band that brings a fresh and unique sound to the punk, garage, and surf rock genres. Their new CD, Let It Rip, is a testament to their musical prowess and a release that should not be missed.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

March 21, 2000

Tracks:

01. Last Chance

02. Gimme A Break 

03. Prove It To You 

04. Destination Blue 

05. Don't Drift Away

06. California Sun 

07. Rising Surf 

08. El Cheapo 

09. Spark Plug  

10. Full Pull 

11. Tiki Zone 

12. Going Mental 

13. Running Out Of Time