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The Fantastic Baggies - Ride The Wild Surfdotdotdot
artworkThis Fantastic Baggies album was only issued in the Union Of South Africa, and was put together by an indie label from five Fantastic Baggies outtakes and seven tracks from South African band The Falling Leaves, including these two very cool instros.
Picks: Ride The Wild Surf, Breakaway

Track by Track Review


Ride The Wild Surf dotdotdotdot
Surf (Instrumental)

A cool drum beat and great reverb, backed by organ subdued in the mix drive this very interesting version of Lee Hazelwood's "Baja." This is easily one of the most original arrangements from the sixties. Very cool indeed!

Breakaway dotdotdot
Surf (Instrumental)

"Breakaway" is a slowish number with muted surf guitar and a chop chord rock rhythm. While it's only slightly more than riff rock, its glissandos and garage charm make it work pretty well.