Surf Rock dominated by the musical impressions of sand, sun, and crashing waves, sneaking in the occasional odd time signature, and using the cavernous roar of the mighty reverb tank.
The album starts off in a decidedly retro-esque Dick Dale / Pulp Fiction vein with "Gumby Goes Green" and then immediately takes a left turn with the more progressive "Huckster", featuring a lengthy drum solo workout, and a surreal space jam. Other tracks, like the psychedelic "Mermaid in Japan", venture into Mermen territory by way of Pink Floyd - you can almost get stoned just by listening, and you can almost hear the guitar pick disintegrating. The moody riff of "Labyrinth" is reminiscent of early King Crimson's more mathematical moments, adding the pomp and big chord drama of progressive metal during the transitions. The album ends by returning to a more traditional surf sound with "Skyhawk Beach" and the punk-inspired "Road Hazard".
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Oct. 19, 2014 at 9:46 p.m. (#)
Perhaps more than ever. Do you guys have a new album out? Would love to hear it!
Oct. 19, 2014 at 9:19 p.m. (#)
Great to hear from you Emily. Glad the music still resonates with you!
Oct. 19, 2014 at 8:36 p.m. (#)
wow haven't listened to this album in a long time. its amazing. each track with different style (surfer, prog-rock, ambient). the musicianship is top-notch throughout.
Oct. 30, 2011 at 8:35 p.m. (#)
Thanks Emily! We're about to start recording full-band demos. Then in January we plan on heading into the studio to record the new CD.
Oct. 29, 2011 at 5:44 p.m. (#)
yes! we love you guys! just listened to your album yesterday actually :)
Oct. 29, 2011 at 1:27 p.m. (#)
The snow is coming down...but the surf is up!
May 12, 2011 at 9:28 a.m. (#)
Gumby Goes Green just got added to my road trip cd! Drop in and Ride the Blue Wave ;-)