On this disc, Huge is made up of veteran South Bay surf player Joe Kelly (Shockwaves, Mallards, Psychedelic Surfers) - guitar and bass, Jon Kohlman (Shockwaves) - guitar - bass, and Mike Davidson (Mallards) - drums. These are crude rough mixes, only hinting at the performances that lie beneath. Picks: Tsunami, Endless Summer, Interstellar Caravan, The Grotto |
"Tsunami" 
This song goes back to Joe Kelly's days with the Mallards. Gone are the phase shifts, replaced by a dryer more direct sound. The distant second guitar adds an eerie feel to this tune. "Tsunami" is an interesting composition, with chunk, drama, and a soaring bridge.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Mr. Moto" 
Paul Johnson's "Mr. Moto" gets another facelift. More in line with a sparse post modern age, this is both reverent and competent.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Similau"
Fuzz guitar drives this dark and murky cover of the cane field classic. The lead guitar is barely discernible in the haze that is the mix. Otherwise, it's quite competent.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Endless Summer"
Drifting across the cove like the ghost of surf party past, this is a very nice version of the Sandals classic film score. Rich tone and long decay ambiance add to the track.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Interstellar Caravan"
This merger was developed by Lawndale, and borrowed by Joe's band the Mallards back in the eighties. It's still a great duo. Pink Floyd's "Interstellar Overdrive" and Duke Ellington's "Caravan" might seem an odd couple at first, but with appropriate guitaristry and the right grins, it works very well. Glad to see Joe is still doing it. Grindy and crunchy.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Cylinders"
This tune was originally cut by San Diego's Cylinders. It's less fuzz garage and brimfire, and more restrained murk here. It has less flair than the old Mallards live shows, but still entertains.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Brewha"
Dark fuzz murk, thick almost metal grind sound gives this an ominous anticipation. Dementia abounds in this post psychedelic grinder.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"The Grotto"
Another tune originally from Lawndale, this sports a floating melody and semi spooky feel. Huge present it with some embellishments and added fluidity.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Jack The Ripper"
Link Wray' post "Rumble" monster is stretched and grumbled. This is about as grodie a cover as I've heard. Not very inspired or driven, but that sounds to be the fault of the mix.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Migration"
This song has long held fond memories for me. I relished seeing the Mallards do this live. It's infectious riffs and energy were a sight and sound to behold. This is much more restrained, and the mix damages the power, yet it still captures the imagination. The newer arrangement elements are quite nice.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
