Reverb Central .:. Review .:.

Finally, Del-Fi remastered the album from stereo masters (all except "White Water," which is still fake stereo, panned to provide a sense of space). This is one of my favorite bands from the sixties, and it's about time this all came out of the vaults properly. Now if only "Gear" would surface from masters. Thanks you, Del-Fi. Johnny Bartlett's liners are informative and fun reading.

Picks: Frog Walk Part II, Church Key, Smoky Stomper, Kings Surf, Aquavelva, Surferama, Moment of Truth, Road To Rincon, Surfbreaker, Surfers Theme, Passion, Wetwalkin', Driftin', White Water

Surf (Instrumental)

This is a most unusual track, being strongly based on Dixieland Jazz, which was one of the earliest musical tastes of Dave Myers, along with country. It's a remarkable blending of muted horn, trad Jazz coolness, and surf.

Surf (Instrumental)

Dave produced a unique arrangement of a song that was recorded by a bazillion instro bands, making it his own. I like it better than the original Revels version because of Dave's great double picking throughout matched exactly by his marvelous drummer. One of the better covers of the Revel's classic, and certainly the most surfy under it's original name.

Hillbilly Surf (Instrumental)

One of many examples of American standards in the public domain adapted for surf. Like the Belairs' "Little Brown Jug," it is a direct adaptation. Unlike that, it is rocking and funky.

Surf (Instrumental)

A nasty honky number, sax driven with really clean and precise glissandoes as only Dave Myers can play them.

Aftershave Glassfinger Surf (Instrumental)

Based on the TV ads for the aftershave, this really interesting tune is quirky, plinky, and is backed by a magnificent shuffle beat. Endearing, and unlike anything else on record. Campy enough to fit into any lounge or exotica set.

Surf (Instrumental)

Cowboys on waves... rockin' and stompin' and cool.

Surf (Instrumental)

Dave's interpretation of the Original Surfaris masterpiece "Moment Of Truth" is nothing short of essential listening. What Dave does with it transforms it from a stomp on demand surf obscuro to a melodic rolling almost entirely new song. The melody has been embellished, and the whole sense of rhythm has been replaced with something so infectious that it is irresistible. The use of tenor sax gives it a near-jazz element that adds to the mystery. This remains among my all-time favorite surf tracks.

Surf (Instrumental)

If ever there was a surf tune to drive to, this is it. The rolling military beat and the infectious melody are an unbeatable combination. Stellar!

Nervebreaker Surf (Instrumental)

Totally unique tense number with an infectious melody line and a quick tempo. Really great!

Surf (Instrumental)

A classic merger between Mariachi and surf... like what would happen if the Tijuana Brass were a real band and played really cool surf... Bob Moore should have been so lucky as to make "Mexico" sound this good. Bring on the bulls!

Surf (Instrumental)

Slow and moody with tempo changes. Shimmering and romantic while retaining a certain ominous air about it.

Surf (Instrumental)

Nice tune, but somehow not up to the par of the rest of this album.

Surf (Instrumental)

This very pretty sinewy slithery flat water lagoon track is quite nice. Dave Myers' knack for melody and precise playing is evident throughout.

Surf (Instrumental)

This, along with "Gear,' is one of Dave Myers' best instros. It starts out peaceful enough, but after lulling you into that placid mindset, it demonstrates why you should never turn your back on the ocean, with Dave's biggest guitar sounds throbbing through acute vibrato. Magnificent! (fake stereo)