The Green Reflectors - Tune-Up 2018

  There are a couple things you should know about the surf / rock instrumental duo,The Green Reflectors .One they don't dick around.I'm talking these cats throw down frantic and fast songs that for the most part are under 3 minutes.Secondly their damn good and aren't afraid to blow the roof  off  the joint. Hell they also have a  rep as a must see band. With an already impressive rap sheet they have just added "Tune-Up",their latest and best release so far. This puppy smacks down with 14 original killer tracks that will light a fire under your ass. We get a blast of  instrumental rock  that mangles up with surf and surfpunk .It's a hard hitting ,fast paced thrill ride that pays off big.This time out they stretch their legs and  go over the 3 minute mark 4 times. Proving they can push it and succeed.High lights include: :Rip Rap", "Coke Can Crab", "Run Away", The Western Song" and Surf Sea D.C.".

 
      Once again  The Green Reflectors deliver a big bang for your buck. They also up the ante here and as a result this will color you impressed.But then again if your familiar with them you probably already are.Highly recommended!!!
https://www.facebook.com/thegreenreflectors/     https://thegreenreflectors.bandcamp.com/album/tune-up

The 427's - Stay Gold 2018

 
   The 427's  have quietly become one of Canada's top surf bands.With little fan fare they have managed to garner enough  airplay  to achieve some top chart success  on college radio across the country.Hell, for a surf band that's pretty much unheard.Thier "Surf Noir" ep and the debut album "Mavericks" will convince you that this outfit is a serious contender.The band's latest offering "Stay Gold" has now washed ashore and once again they have another winner on their hands.This time out we get 14 original tracks of kool surf.From traditional to noir (spy) to spaghetti and even shades of exotica. This is one sweet and well produced  slab of surf that delivers.Highlights include: " Bullitt", " Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid", "Escape From Alcatraz", "Bikini Thief " and the fun romping "Liberty Belle"

   
     Overall this is The 427's best effort to date and you just know that that they haven't shown their full hand yet.It's smart and sexy surf that will definitely colour you impressed. Highly recommended
  https://www.facebook.com/The427s/   https://the427s.com/
         

Doyley & The Twanglords - Twang Solo 2017

 The ever busy and prolific Philip Doyle (aka Doyley) is at it again.Now he's flexing his musical muscles  with  Doyley & The Twanglords and the stellar album "Twang Solo". This puppy crashes ashore with 20 kool instrumental tracks that range from traditional surf to surfpunk  to psycho surf .If that wasn't enough throw in some sci- fi, spy, b movie madness and shades of spaghetti.It all makes for a  rich and diverse mix  that will have you coming back for more.Also some of the tracks originally date back to Doyley's Klingonz days as well as tracks from The Zorchmen and The Guitar Slingers.Highlights include: "Twangzilla" , "D-Twang", "One Of Our Spies Is Missing", "Graviton" and the remix of "ZorchX14"
     Diablo Records have another winner with " Twang Solo",hell even the album art work by Eugenio Magno is sweet. It's a top shelf surf album that gives you a big bang for your buck and hopefully Doyley & The Twanglords isn't a one off project . This is one you diffidently want to get your hands on. Highly Recommended!!  https://diablorecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/doyley-the-twanglords-twang-solo
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Fifty Foot Combo - S/T 2016

Fifty Foot Combo, the kings of "Monstrophonic" sound are back and ready to kick ass in a big way. If you don't know who Fifty Foot Combo  are you should. Back in 2006 and after 6 albums these kats packed it in. Their brand of wild garage,surf and trashy rock n roll had made them one of the best bands out there.They were popular ,had a killer rep,were in your face and they always delivered the goods.Back in 2012 the band got back to together and started playing gigs .In 2014 they really started to get out and have released a couple of singles (2014, 2016) with guest vocalist.Now in 2016 they're back with a self titled album,their first  since 2004. So the big question is it any good.While hell yeah, it's damn good and these kats aren't holding back.We get 13 tracks of kool, at times raw and intense garage/surf  rock n roll.In other words just what you would expect. From wall of sound to spaghetti infused to garage to surf and  a little psychedelic the band covers a lot of ground and does it well.Hell we even get 2 versions of "Wild Man"  Highlights include : "Accident Or Incident", "Decompression", "The Maker" and "The Descent"

        
    Fifty Foot Combo are on a mission here and this is right up there with their best works.Not a easy feat.This is loud, proud and just killer rock n roll.Highly Recommended!!!
  https://www.facebook.com/fiftyfootcombo/timeline

The Green Reflectors - S/T 2015

For a band that describes itself as just a little duo,The Green Reflectors sure make a ton of commotion.Hailing from Nova Scotia this instrumental duo is known as the non-surf ,surf band .What these kats lay down is a blistering mix of surf ,punk and at times hard rock into a refreshing brew of smash mouth Instrumental surf based rock.Their first  2 albums had very limited runs but still managed to snag some international attention .That said the band's 3rd  self titled effort is now out  and one has to be impressed .Coming in with 18 original  tracks of smash mouth surf rock that could wake the dead.There is no messing around here as most of the tracks come in at under 2 minutes and only a couple touch the 3 minute barrier.Hell this hits hard and fast and leaves you wanting more.Highlights include: "Blowtorch", "The Not So Surf Song", "Rocket Booster", "Kreetlugget" and "Magnum Swagger".

     The Green Reflectors  are a band that understands what it means to deliver more bang for your buck and you gotta like that. This is one of those albums that hooks,then reels  you in and delivers in spades .Highly recommended!  https://www.facebook.com/The-Green-Reflectors-51648788591/timeline   

The Surfaders - A Greater Silence 2015

Back in 2012 The Surfaders released the mighty fine " Dragstrip Murder Mystery"and it caught more than a few surf fans off guard.The band found itself firmly planted on the surf map and quickly became one of the  surf bands to watch.Their blend of traditional ,spaghetti,surf noir with a smearing of punk was and is refreshing and kinda kool. Now in 2015 there back ,better and still have a few surprises too boot. The band's sophomore effort  "A Greater Silence"  ups the game and changes direction.This puppy washes ashore with 12 original tunes that cover the usual ground of surf but this time out the band heads more into  spaghetti western territory.Not only that we get vocals and not just on a couple of tracks but 5.The Vocals will throw most but don't let that fool you this is still really good surf. Highlights include: " Sarpha", "Little Johnny from Hangman's Tree", "Dust from the Sun" and the killer " Sharkbait"

   The Surfaders aren't a band that's afraid to change it up and push the boundaries .With "A Greater Silence"  they prove that. This is a damn good album that manages to surprise, challenge you and leaves you wondering where  The Surfaders go next. Recommended!!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Surfaders-130448023699216/?fref=ts     http://surfaders.nl/

The Madeira - Ancient Winds 2015

If you don't know who The Madeira  are you should.Hell they are arguably one of the best bands in any genre on planet.Sure it's high praise but when you consider the fact that this a band that constantly raises the bar  and is respected by a whack of musicians, you just know their good.With every album they get better and  gain more attention.Too many this is the surf band that is going to "break out" and have mainstream success. The band's 5th album  "Ancient Winds" has been hotly anticipated and rightfully so. This puppy washes ashore with 12 originals  and 1 cover of instrumental surf  that deliver the goods. Again the band pushes the boundaries of the surf genre and  what one thinks surf should be .Dragging influences from traditional surf to world beat , " Ancient Winds"  picks up where  "Tribal Fires" left off  and the result is a truly stunning album.Highlights include:" Journey to the Center of the Surf", "Here Be Dragons", " Caravela" and "Hail, Poseidon!" .

       
This time out TheMadeira seem more driven, like a band on mission and as a result "Ancient Winds" is their best effort yet.Simply put ; this is top shelf  by one of the best bands out there and you gotta ask yourself ,just how good can these guys get. Highly recommended!!!   https://www.facebook.com/themadeira/timeline  
http://themadeira.net/

Los Tiki Phantoms - El Misterio Del Talisman 2015

It's been 10 years now since  Los Tiki Phantoms  rode their first wave and over that time they have become  one the most popular surf bands in the world and rightfully so.Their 3 albums and 2 singles are a testament to just how good they really are.This is a surf band that not only mixes it up but also can light it up.From traditional to garage to smash mouth and spaghetti, these kats can  not  only cover the surf map  but do it well to boot. It's been 4 years since their last album so the recent release of " El Misterio Del Talisman" will have fans jumping for joy.This new puppy crashes ashore with  a punch,we get 15 killer tracks that get the job done. Sure it may be more of the same but it's  pretty damn  good, so why change? Highlights include: "Patada Trueno", " Evasión Y Victoria", " Surf´n´turf " and "Espiral Cósmica "

      Once again  Los Tiki Phantoms have  delivered the goods with "El Misterio Del Talisman". But then again if you know anything about these kats you kinda  know that's the case .In fact this may just be their best yet,it's that good! Highly Recommended!!! 
     https://www.facebook.com/lostikifans?fref=ts

Hell-O-Tiki - Tiki Twister 2014

Belgium Surf bashers  may not be known to many fans of surf music but to those who are in the know, this is one surf band that totally kicks butt.Since 2009 they have developed a rep as a straight out killer band.From over the top shows to a couple of  damn good ep's and also a very good debut album ,"Attack of Lady Octopussy". This is a surf punk band that"s not afraid to mix it up.All which brings us to the band's  sophomore  offering  "Tiki Twister" and let's just say this puppy has a ton of bite.Washing up on shore with 10 tracks that range from smash mouth, surf punk ,garage fueled surf to even  traditional. Hell-O-Tiki aren't pulling any punches here and as a result this pretty potent surf rock .Highlights include: " 47... Why 47?', " Golden Decade", " Psycho-Frakulator" and "Moskito Rangers"

    
   Hell-O-Tiki really nail it here,this is loud,proud surf that is in your face one moment then relaxes  you the next. Tiki Twister is a kool ride by a surf band you should diffidently check out. Recommended !  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hell-o-tiki/251932368188022?sk=info&tab=page_info  http://www.reverbnation.com/hellotiki

The Huaraches - Steal Second 2014

Last year  Canuck  surf punkers ,The Huaraches firmly planted themselves on the map with their  killer debut album "Ride!" .Hell these boy's appeared to come out of nowhere, nailed it and created a buzz that was and is bigger than even they were aware of .Not sitting back The Huaraches have decided too strike back hard and fast ,the result is the band's sophomore release " Steal Second" .This puppy washes up with  8 kool  tracks that meld traditional surf with modern surf and  leans more toward  Man or Astroman than say the Ventures.The band delivers a stronger, harder and more punched up effort here that's sure to impress. Highlights include: "Mudsharks,Away","Phasers!Zap!Blam!Kill!,"I Guano Rock" and the stellar "Defending Go-Kart Champions" 

     

		Just like on their debut "Ride!", The Huaraches don't waste any time here,"Steal Second" zooms in at under 17 minutes.It may be short but it's sweet  and killer too boot .Basically just what you would expect but only better this time .No screwing around   The Huaraches  have stepped up big time .Beware! Highly recommended!    http://thehuaraches.com/   https://www.facebook.com/thehuaraches