Showing posts with label Surf Rock Instro Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Surf Rock Instro Review. Show all posts

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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