Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA Surfin' Criminals - Handle With Care-High Reverbering Inside
 | This is the debut demo from the Surfin' Criminals, a name that is surely among the more original out there. |
Picks: Cat's Eyes, Tooth Killer, U.R.T.A., Misirlou, S-ciafoni, Vent 15, Torture, Rumble, Surfin' Criminal
Track by Track Review
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
"Cat's Eyes" is a rockin' rockabilly based instro with edge and dark twang. More riff than melody, but the tribal drums and glissandos keep it afloat.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
This progression based instro rocks and jives in a post rockabilly way. It's assaultive and sports some mighty fine glissandos. Somewhat dissonant, and quite tribal. Great drums.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
"U.R.T.A." is a very fun twangster, with big surf sustain through the reverb and a snappy catchy riff. Lots of fun and spark. It's not often that a non-melodic instro catches my attention, but this is just too fun to pass up!
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
A kind of gritty version of "Misirlou" that's based on the Dickster's classic. Flying double picked guitar and big energy. very nicely done.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
A little like a Halibuts' instro at times, "S-ciafoni" is a riffy chopster that's fun and a little dark. The drums seem to be the coolest part. Spunk and twang.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
Very tribal drums and grodie glissandos, and a melody line not unlike some Jesters tunes. Aggressive and loaded with energy, and the subtle midsection id very cool too.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
This is a spiffy version of the Fendermen's ultra groovy "Torture." Lots of reverb and spunk. Not at all delicate like the original, and the "Batman" riffs in the middle are a nifty touch.
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
Big danger always lurks in Link Wray's tunes. Sparse and dark, and evil. This is actually "Fat Back," not "Rumble."
Rockabilly Surf (Instrumental)
This is a bouncing and energetic instro with a dark underbelly. Great drum action and gritty sound. Pretty cool!