Surf Instro-Spy-Lounge Review: Seks Bomba - Somewhere In This Town

Seks Bomba’s Somewhere In This Town is a unique fusion of your favorite surf-instrumental and spy thriller movie soundtrack bands. 

They skillfully blend excellent twang and instrumental using diverse methods, creating a truly one-of-a-kind sound.

What you will hear is a refreshing take on traditional surf, infused with modern technology to create a snappy and fresh sound. It’s like a cool sea breeze coming off the wake of a large wave, a musical wave that will surely excite your senses.

The vocals in Seks Bomba’s music are reminiscent of the background music in a James Bond flick from the sixties. Their original “It Takes Two To Tango” is a well-executed throwback, while their rendition of Bacharach’s “Casino Royale” and Mancini’s “Charade” would make any composer proud.

The instrumentals like “Matt’s Bossa” are excellent examples of the group’s ability to transport you to a tropical paradise. They use a sexy saxophone to create a sound that is upbeat and stylish, crafting a musical journey that makes you feel like you’re on a sunny beach.

I look forward to every Seks Bomba release. They have the knack for mixing it up by using all the styles available to them in the genre, so it never gets boring or stale. This CD is highly recommended.

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

August 1, 2001

Tracks:

01. Bomba Au Go Go

02. Happy Hour

03. It Takes Two To Tango

04. 5-0-5!!!

05. Morfina

06. Love Me Pts. I & II

07. Sicilian Civilian

08. I.R.O.C.

09. Strangely Familiar

10. Agua De beber (Water To Drink)

11. Casino Royale

12. Charade

13. Fresh Perked

14. Somewhere In This Town

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