Instrumental Rock Review: Various Artists Instro Mania! Vol. 2

Instead of concentrating on one style of the genre, everything is covered. There is one blues/honky tonk based piano instrumental that just blew me away! Track 18 by Mark Evans titled "Rolling Like A Stone" is a standout piece you can't miss.

You can see why Gee-Dee felt it worthwhile to dig up all this great music. It's presented to you here in stereo, jam-packed with gems.

 A few cuts sound rough, with some noticeable imperfections due to the age and storage conditions of the original recordings. However, this is expected when dealing with rare music from the 60s. 

The overall sound and production are above average, and again, excellent liner notes are provided. Once again, Gee-Dee has done a first-class job.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
June/July 1998

Tracks:

01.The Electronics: On A Persian Market  

02.The Electronics:  Hay Quien Dice de Jaen

03. The Starfighters: Starfighters Theme   

04.Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Black River

05. The Blue Rhythms: The Third Man  

06. The Electronics: La Danza De Zorba

07. The Blue Rhythms: Spanish Gypsy Dance  

08.  The Blue Rhythms: The Scotch

09. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: La Mamma  

10. The Moon Riders: Moon Beat

11. The Moon Riders: Moon Fever  

12. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Ave Maria Mexicana

13. Jeff Jackson & his Explorers: Melancholie  

14. The Electronics: II Mondo   

15.The Blue Rhythms: Tea

16. The Moon Riders: Moon Dance 

17. The Moon Riders: Moon Riders    

18. Mark Evans: Rolling Like A Stone

19. The Rascals: Walk Don't Run   

20. Bonus track: Ein Schiff wird kommen

Instrumental Rock Review: Various Artists Instro Mania! 1960-1966

Various Artists "Instro Mania!" The 1960-1966 CD compilation represents the historical period, capturing the essence of where the artists and their music originated.

There are 20 Rare instrumentals of German, Dutch, and French origin.

 

My hat is off to Gerd Dietrich, the visionary founder of the Gee-Dee label, who has made this treasure trove of music available to the world. His outstanding remastering and packaging have truly brought these tunes to life.

 

The compilation offers diverse music, from the fascinating stories of the artists in the liner notes to the vibrant saxophone-enhanced cuts. The saxophone adds a unique flavor to the surf sound, making it a more immersive experience.

 

With 20 cuts, there's a lot to explore and enjoy in this substantial collection of vintage surf music.

 

Gee Dee gives you a big chunk of surf to digest! Have a bite.

 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

June/July 1999

Tracks:

01. Monique & Les Tridents: Stalactite    

02. The Towners: Space Race

03. The Travel Five: Kasernenhof-Twist(Reveille-Rock)  

04. The Tigers: Comanche Tiger

05. Jimmy & The Rackets: Continental Twist  

06. The Shaking Boys: Home On The Range

07. Monique & Les Tridents:Rein Du Tout    

08. The Newtones: Apache  

09. Jimmy & The Rackets: Black Eyes

10. The Towners: Picadilly  

11.The Spectacles: Talisman      

12. The Tigers: Tiger Angriff  

13. The Newtones: Illusion

14. The Spectacles: Party By Mary (Beat version) 

15. The Spectacles: Party by Mary (Shake version)

16. The Tigers :Ochsenkaree  

17. The Newtones: Lang Ist Es Her    

18. The Black Devils: Whisky A Go-Go

19.The Safeknackers: Cadenabbia-Twist     

20. The Lions: End Of The Party