Showing posts with label The Mulchmen. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Surf Rock Instrumental Review: The Mulchmen - Greetings! From Planet Stupider

The only thing stupider than Greetings! From Planet Stupider, an instro fan would not pick up this fine slab of instro delight.

The Mulchmen, an immensely talented trio from Dayton, bring a unique sound that perfectly complements their sometimes-odd and unconventional musical surroundings. Their music is a delightful blend of instrumental rock that is sure to intrigue any music enthusiast.

 

The Mulchmen are Nick Kizirnis (cruise director), Brian Hogarth (Co-Pilot), and Gregg Spence (Navigator). That is lead guitar, bass, and drums in that order.

 

Big Beef Records has some prime cuts coming from their studios on this vibrant and diverse album. You can't quantify it as just surf, yet its influence echoes in the distance. This is instrumental rock. How do you stick a group like this in a particular genre? You just can't. Tabbed as surf-rock, they prove time and again that it's a very narrow description of their diverse sound. Their range is too far into the distant galaxies of instrumental wanderings to be categorized.

 

This is an excellent example of how to use your talent and explore and experiment with music. It's much easier to do when you don't have to sing a note. Let the music do the talkin'.  It speaks loud and clear, and it works.

 

Listening to The Mulchmen and their music was an entirely enjoyable experience. Their talent and creativity shine through in every note, making it a must-listen for any music fan.

 

As I listen to The Mulchmen, I find myself scratching my head and wondering why I haven't heard more of these guys. Their music is a testament to their talent and dedication, and it's a wonder they're not more well-known. They cook, and their fine-tuned synchronization is a joy to listen to. If you're an instro head, you need to get smarter and listen to Greetings! From Planet Stupider.

 

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

January 17, 2000

Tracks:

01. Delta Velocity

02. Backscratcher

03. Spank The Lightning

04. The Stalker

05. Go-Go-Boot Camp

06. Pocketful Of Pennies

07. Yek-259

08. Lowdown

09. Automatic Egypt

10. Tiddytwister

11. Demanding The Impossible

12. Shadow Walk

13. Ripchord

14. Dr. Cyclops/Danger Todd Robinson