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PO Box 7240, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7240 USA |
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 THE DEEP END The Deep End **** A very nice release from a good band with exceptional writing capability. The tracks are infectious and the band does not need to overpower you with volume or speed to get your attention. Quite a nice release. |
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| Picks: | Werewolves On Wheels, The Savage, Arubaderci, Alki Surf, The Sheik Of Hips, Chicken Of The Sea, At The Shrine Of Eric von Zipper, Hot Shot, High Noon In Cancun, Silent Wave | ||
| Label: | Atomic Records CD101 CD | ||
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WEREWOLVES ON WHEELS *** Chunky driving rhythms and a very nice melody that's a bit Pollo Del Mar-ish. Lot's of stinging whammy accents. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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THE SAVAGE *** A nice cover of the Shadows tune. Well played with lots of energy. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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ARUBADERCI **** Totally KILLER version of a beautiful song. It floats and takes you drifting with it to a peaceful desert isle. Incredible! |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Notable |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Miserable Without It |
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ALKI SURF *** Loungie tune with an organ that fits but is too prominent in the mix. Spy quirkiness in a "Shots In The Dark" kinda way. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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THE SHEIK OF HIPS *** Arabian mysteries unfold through the smoothly haunting sound and infectious melody. This track belongs on a soundtrack somewhere! |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Notable |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Miserable Without It |
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CHICKEN OF THE SEA *** Melodic, smooth sounding and energetic, with vibrato and twang. This track rolls off your ears leaving ample surf residue. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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AT THE SHRINE OF ERIC VON ZIPPER *** Sounding nothing like the stupidity that comes to mind with the name Eric von Zipper, this is a pleasant and energetic progression. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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HOT SHOT *** Double picked mean guitar and splendid surf energy. A powerful adventure into the ways of the waves. It segues directly into "High Noon In Cancun." A solid track. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Great To Have |
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HIGH NOON IN CANCUN **** A beautiful glimpse into a Spanish melody and structure, delicate clean guitar, and a cantina feel. Quite nice! |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Miserable Without It |
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SILENT WAVE **** Slow silky shimmering track, dripping offshore breezes and a glassy sea. Very romantic and pretty. |
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| Surf Instrumental | |||
| Performance: Natural |
Production: Average Stereo |
Gotta Have It Factor: Miserable Without It |
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