Release Date: July 19, 2025
Label: Independent
THE BREAKERS ARE:
Jim Abrahams - Guitar, Effects
Marc Lockett - Drums, Percussion
Jayson Slater – Bass
Creating music is not just a passion, but also a labor of love.
All of us working stiffs must set aside time for this kind of work, so it is a
process to get everything together. Just about anyone who is an independent
recording artist is leading this double life. So, listeners are required to
have some patience as they strive to deliver the best music possible.
So, if you have a craving for more killer surf instro to digest,
I have just the remedy for you with these three tracks.
“Injection” gets your motor running right from the starting
line. Fueled by a locomotive rhythm section and lead guitar that offers a mix
of first wave and today’s tech to give it a clear and crisp sound. Melodicism
is the word of the day here. There is some slick guitar work going on here with
Abrahams doing some quick slides down the fretboard, kind of like a surfer
taking a massive wave and getting in a sustained tube. (Check the track video provided)
“Facing The Sun” marks a shift towards more complex compositions, incorporating a touch of psych garage influence. Some cool transitions are found within this number. Then the old school sounds jump out suddenly for the ’60s organ sound (*which I suspected was a guitar), kind of like The Munsters’ intro if you can remember that or are familiar with it. This was a big step away from the previous track, reminding you of how eclectic surf rock can be if you have the talent of this remarkable trio.
*I asked Jim Abrahams, and he confirmed that the organ sound was the Eastwood Backlund Model 100 DLX Guitar through the Electro Harmonix C9 Organ Machine.
“Adios, Consciousness” takes another turn on the musical road.
This track is a journey, with a mellow start, a prominent bass line, and a 60s
psych vibe. Then, it surprises us with a heavier, meatier sound, complete with
a sax and trumpet. The guitar, switching to tremolo mode, adds to the variety.
It’s like listening to several songs all rolled into one session. No wonder
they go past 3 minutes!
If the Triple-Sided Single is a taste of what’s to come with the whole album, I, for one, am eagerly awaiting its release. If you’re a fan of The Breakers, you won’t want to miss this!
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Surf Music and Art Reviews Founder
August
15, 2025
Tracks:
1. Injection 02:32
2. Facing The Sun 02:50
3. Adios, Consciousness 03:26
