Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA Collection: Have Reverb... Will Travel North
 | This is a fine little collection featuring four Canadian bands. Three of the tracks are splendid, so it's a recommended buy. In some ways, it's a family thing, with some players being in more than one lineup. The Surfdusters are an established band, with a CD, and several compilations credits. They are headed up by Rich Hagensen (guitar), with Grant Shankaruk (bass), and Frank Nichols (drums). This is a pretty old tune, from the days when they were a four piece and Ralph Cameron Johnson was the lead guitarist. Mark Brodie's rack has mark playing guitar and bass, and Ed Frey playing drums. Quonset is Ralph Cameron Johnston (guitar - bass) and Ed Frey (drums). |
Picks: Baron Von Brodie and his Lost Beavers - Spy Chase, The Lunar Marmots - K. W. A. F. F., The Surfdusters - Danger Beat
Track by Track Review
Baron Von Brodie and his Lost Beavers - Spy Chase Surf (Instrumental)
What needs to be said except it's Mark Brodie! An outtake or demo or something. Anyway, it's a great track, opening with squealing tires. Mark's characteristic writing and playing style shine right through. A solid simple number, slightly repetitious.
The Lunar Marmots - K. W. A. F. F. Surf (Instrumental)
Fast and furious distant twango and shredding guitar work. Solid hot performance, melodic and catchy.
Quonset - Bird Circles Surf (Instrumental)
Extremely repetitious and underwhelming track.
The Surfdusters - Danger Beat Surf (Instrumental)
A great twangy Ralph Cameron Johnston tune, plucky reverb lead, and a solid performance. Always great to hear this Canadian band. The sound is really thin.