Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA The Scarlets - Stampede c/w Park Avenue
 | This is the Dot release of one of the more frequently comped instros. Both sides merit attention, with the a-side being more relevant to surf as a precursor. |
Picks: Stampede, Park Avenue
Track by Track Review
Rock (Instrumental)
Here it is, boys and girls. The original thrash out that's been covered by so many of the modern rockabilly / psychobilly bands. It's echoed, reverbed, piano tinkled, and a bit too muddy, but it certainly carries the energy, and it's easy to hear why so many have covered it. High energy, infectious progressions, cool pomp-n-stomp' tribal drums, raw sax, and throbbing bass. It's all here.
Rock (Instrumental)
"Park Avenue" is a much calmer number than its a-side. Piano lead, sax rompin; and less frantic. Structurally less interesting, more like a typical fifties instro, though better than many.