Their sound drips with reverb and a “Miserlou”-esque melody. Bands from Finland, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Argentina, Croatia, Sweden, Italy – even Alabama – are checked.Īustin surf super group the Thunderchiefs ride high with their way retro “Estratrosfera” featuring Shaun Young and Mike Guerrero on guitars. The 20 groups here hail from around the globe – many from landlocked, wave-starved locales that have never so much as seen a seagull. Or those purveyors of one of the greatest of nonsensical anthems, Minneapolis’ Trashmen and their “Surfin’ Bird.” Even Dick Dale spent more quality time picking his Strato- caster than catching a breaking wave.Įnter this cool collection of brave new surf bands. Witness the Ventures from Tacoma, Washington. Almost from the beginnings of surf music, bands proved you didn’t need to ride a surfboard to create great sounds.
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