Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA Split: Apollo 13 vs. Mangle
 | Two fine surf instros from surf band Apollo 13, one crunchy and reverby, and the other post luau pretty. Apollo 13 share this split single with punk band Mangle, who puke out two tracks, "Kicked Out" and "Out Of Control." Mangle doesn't hold back, but neither are they memorable. |
Picks: Gaffelbitter, Hat Opblaaseiland Met De Galboom
Track by Track Review
Surf (Instrumental)
A step up to an ultra dark reverby cruncher, "Gaffelbitter" has nasty whammy and double picked lead work, with surf drums and rumbly bass. The added percussion in the break is too cool, giving it an exotic feel. The melody riff has hints of "Steel Pier," but only hints. Solid track.
Hat Opblaaseiland Met De Galboom Surf (Instrumental)
Slow moody surf guitar, soft bass work, rim shot snare and bongos, and a visual melody line that floats out an exotic scene on the beach just outside the reach of the light of the torches at the luau. A very nice track.