Surf Instro Review: Los Straitjackets-Self-Titled

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What do you get when you put a bunch of veteran instrumental rockers together, put Mexican wrestling masks on them, and let people wonder who they are? Well, Los Straightjackets, of course! Their self-titled album is terrific.

Some people have an idea of who they might be, but only they know for sure. Remember what Kiss did?

It is an excellent attraction; the excitement of the music, coupled with the unknown, is a perfect combination. 

Is anybody for "Brains & Eggs"? What a brilliant title. If you listen to the music, it goes with the song. That is one example of many.

These guys are so good! I wish they had more music available. I picked up some neat colored vinyl with a few neat tunes, but I want more!

You know, that's another thing about Surf music that's so cool; they have tons of stuff on vinyl in different colors, 45s and 33s, and elegant artwork as well, emulating the 1960s tradition, as the artwork is well known in the Surf Genre.

Check it all out. It's a wonderful world just waiting for you to enter. Dionysus Records or Double Crown Records has some great stuff!

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

1998

Tracks:

01. Cavalcade   

02. The Casbah   

03. Wrong Planet  

04. Lonely Apache  

05. Outta Gear  

06. Pascifica

07. Espionage 

08. Swampfire   

09. Lawnmower   

10. Lurking In The Shadows  

11. Brains & Eggs

12. Venturing Out  

13. Tsuna   

14. Nightmare In Monte Cristo

Surf Instro Review: Pulp Surfin' - Various Artists

Pulp Surfin' is one of my all-time favorite comps from Donna Records/Del-Fi. It's great rockin' instrumental surf music put together by the best, Del-Fi.

Frank Zappa (Mr. Guy) contributes here with "Letter From Jeppers." Frank was all over the place, wasn't he? 

If you like exotica-type tunes, check out "Full Moon." It's very different. 

A rare track shows up by The Bobby Fuller Four doing Dick Dale's "Misirlou" live—a real treat! All the other tracks are exceptional as well.

Sometimes, certain CDs just become your favorites; this one is mine! It features updated versions of older songs and original oldies—a nice mixture.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-1998

TRACKS:

01. Pipeline - Lively Ones   

02. Ft. Lauderdale - Impacts   

03. Pintor - Pharos

04. Ultimate Wave - Eddie Day (Of The Lively Ones)   

05. Nite Prowler - Deuce Coupes

06. In My Moondreams - Brian Wilson & Andy Paley   

07. Bengazi - Insect Surfers

08. Letter From Jeepers - Mr. Guy (Frank  Zappa)  

09. Penetration - Blue Hawaiians

10. Monte Carlo Nights - Tiki Gods   

11. Jacques Cousteau - Young Jacques

12. The Lonely Dragster - Bobby Fuller Four  

13. Surfer Girl - Sentinals

14. Rumble - Link Wray 

15. A Shot In The Dark - Boardwalkers   

16. Intoxica - Centurians

17. Full Moon - Eden Ahbez   

18. Misirlou (Live) - Bobby Fuller Four

Surf-Rock-Pop Review: Shots In The Dark - Various Artists

The resurgence of Del-Fi has significantly contributed to the growth of the surf music genre. They are a quality outfit.  Shots In The Dark is more progressive '90s new wave surf—great blends of guitar, organ, and the ever-present thundering drums. 

This is not traditional surf instro by any means. I like the CD. I like just about everything that Del-Fi puts out, anyway. This is different, which is why I enjoy it so much.

Del-Fi's reinterpretation of old classics with a modern twist, making them sound more contemporary, is a fascinating aspect of their music. And who's the stunning woman on the cover? None other than Bob Keane's (Owner of Del-Fi) daughter!

She looks like she is waiting for 007. And while waiting, would you like a drink? Oh, yes, shaken, not stirred, please. 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

1998

TRACKS:

01. Peter Gunn - Poison Ivy   

2. Touch Of Evil - Man Or Astroman?  

03. Charade - The Blue Hawaiians

04. Lonesome - Friends Of Dean Martinez   

05. Mr. Lucky - Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods

06. Shot In The Dark, A - Wiskey Biscuit  

07. Banzai Pipeline - The Boardwalkers

08. Arabesque - The Huntington Cads   

09. Mr. Yunioshi - The Insect Surfers

10. Monkey Farm - The Tiki Tones   

11. Charade - Farinan   

12. Moon River - Nan Vernon

13. Party, The - The Wondermints   

14. Baby Elephant Walk - The Jigsaw Seen

15. Pink Panther Theme, The - Oranj  Symphonette

16. Experiment In Terror - Davie Allen & The Arrow 

17. Dreamsville - Br. Cleve & His Lush Orchestra

18. Days Of Wine & Roses - The Wonderful World Of Joey

19. Push The Button, Max! - Del Noah & The Mt Ararat Finks

 20. Something For Cat - Four Piece Suit