Showing posts with label Pop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pop. Show all posts

Friday, June 20, 2025

Surf-Rock-Pop Instro Review: Seks Bomba - Operation B.O.M.B.A.

Seks Bomba's Operation B.O.M.B.A. is a play on original motion picture scores, with all the suspense and adventure of the spy thriller movies it emulates. This CD presents an exciting and explosive sound.

The music encompasses surf, rock, lounge, and a fair bit of pop. The vocals are perfect for this setting, as they make you feel like a young boy sitting in the movie theater getting a thrill watching 007 smooch all the beautiful girls. Yes, this young man did just that. In my heart, I would like nothing more than to return to those days. Music like this really takes me there. 

The music is more than appropriate for a spy flick; it fits like a glove. The group does a nice job switching from a rocking instrumental jaunt to a lounge, sexy spy song—the kind where he gets the girl. Need I continue? I found this to be a very upbeat production. It made me feel great, and I was smiling inside.

The result is that the music accomplishes what it sets out to do. It sets the mood for the movie soundtracks that it spoofs and runs you through the gamut of emotions, like it is supposed to.

This is such a strong effort from Seks Bomba. The music would get your heart pumping, and the movies would be secondary. This excellent work deserves all the recognition and accolades that all the great soundtracks get, even if it is a spoof!

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

Tracks:

01. Jet City  

02. The Right Track (Baby) 

03. 'To Kill 89': Theme  

04. Bright Lights And You, Girl  

05. The Cat

06. 'Mondo Edgar': Theme  

07. Do You Know The Way To San Jose? 

08. Klown Kar  

09. Operation B.O.M.B.A.

10. 'Satan's Shriners': Main Title & Love Theme  

11. Last Call  

12. It Had Better Be Tonight  

13. Rum Holiday

14. The Seks Bomba Theme Part 1  

15. Bonus Track: The Seks Bomba Theme Part 2

Friday, May 16, 2025

Surf-Rock-Pop Review: Shots In The Dark - Various Artists

The resurgence of Del-Fi has significantly contributed to the growth of the surf music genre. They are a quality outfit.  Shots In The Dark is more progressive '90s new wave surf—great blends of guitar, organ, and the ever-present thundering drums. 

This is not traditional surf instro by any means. I like the CD. I like just about everything that Del-Fi puts out, anyway. This is different, which is why I enjoy it so much.

Del-Fi's reinterpretation of old classics with a modern twist, making them sound more contemporary, is a fascinating aspect of their music. And who's the stunning woman on the cover? None other than Bob Keane's (Owner of Del-Fi) daughter!

She looks like she is waiting for 007. And while waiting, would you like a drink? Oh, yes, shaken, not stirred, please. 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

1998

TRACKS:

01. Peter Gunn - Poison Ivy   

2. Touch Of Evil - Man Or Astroman?  

03. Charade - The Blue Hawaiians

04. Lonesome - Friends Of Dean Martinez   

05. Mr. Lucky - Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods

06. Shot In The Dark, A - Wiskey Biscuit  

07. Banzai Pipeline - The Boardwalkers

08. Arabesque - The Huntington Cads   

09. Mr. Yunioshi - The Insect Surfers

10. Monkey Farm - The Tiki Tones   

11. Charade - Farinan   

12. Moon River - Nan Vernon

13. Party, The - The Wondermints   

14. Baby Elephant Walk - The Jigsaw Seen

15. Pink Panther Theme, The - Oranj  Symphonette

16. Experiment In Terror - Davie Allen & The Arrow 

17. Dreamsville - Br. Cleve & His Lush Orchestra

18. Days Of Wine & Roses - The Wonderful World Of Joey

19. Push The Button, Max! - Del Noah & The Mt Ararat Finks

 20. Something For Cat - Four Piece Suit