Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA Split: Guitars Don't Argue
 | A great ep from Wildebeest Records, with the Sir Finks and I Cosmonauti splitting the difference. Both bands deliver excellent performances. |
Picks: I Cosmonauti - Desert Of Illusion, Aloha, The Sir Finks - Mazatlan Stomp, Steel Pier
Track by Track Review
I Cosmonauti - Desert Of Illusion Surf (Instrumental)
With just a hint of marinara underlies this solid desert surf number. Excellent double refined picking, warm whammy, and ringing tone. The imagery is solid open space near coastal waters. Very nice.
Surf (Instrumental)
Warm themes, more Spanish than Polynesian, playfully released through excellent writing and a tight performance. The playfulness is consistently enjoyable, while a sense of adventure is also quite evident.
The Sir Finks - Mazatlan Stomp Surf (Instrumental)
"Mazatlan Stomp" is a very playful damped reverb piece full of infectious grins and warm Spanish flair. Excellent drums, swimming whammy, and perfect plucking blend to create a watery image of the Mexican coast.
The Sir Finks - Steel Pier Surf (Instrumental)
Ultra reverbed superbly damped surf guitar takes this Impacts classic beyond its original boundaries into a whole new territory. It uses a quiet understatement to bring out the power. The dribbled glissandos charm the savage beast while the whammy chords speak of power. This is one of the best covers of this tune.