Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA The Surfin' Lungs - Let 'Em Eat Surf
 | I have a soft spot for the the Surfin' Lungs. They continue to be the only current band doing surf vocals (interspersed occasionally with instrumentals) that I can stand, let alone like. Their sound and delivery is energetic, innocent, funny, and appealing. They are carrying on with the short-lived tradition that the Barracudas flirted with. The closer-to-the-truth lyrics of their California music vocals helps bridge the gap between the Beach Boys pap and the teenage angst of period youth. Songs like "Her Dad's A Jerk" say it like it was for the beach crowd of the sixties, with humor and reverence. The occasional instros they do are generally good as well. |
Picks: Rockin' In Rameses' Tomb, Surf Taboo, Surfin' Chinese, Decoy, Munsters Theme, Gunfight At Waikiki
Track by Track Review
Surf (Instrumental)
This Middle Eastern based instro rocks right along with their slightly fast tempo and energy. It is a melodic spirited number with much appeal.
Surf (Instrumental)
This great track seques into "Down At The B (beach) Club." It is rhythmic, spirited, melodic and fun. It is based on a solid and simple melody line and progression. This is among my most-often-played Surfin' Lungs tracks.
Surf (Instrumental)
Not as strong as Jon & the Nightriders "Surfin' Japanese," but with a similar intent. Oriental themes and surf.
Surf (Instrumental)
This was a single B-side. It is a strong instro, with lots of energy and interest. I'm glad it finally found it's way to CD.
Surf (Instrumental)
A pretty normal version of this often surfed up TV theme, written by Jim Marshall.
Surf (Instrumental)
This is a cool song, with bits of spaghetti western, Hawaiian, and surf all mixed up together. It has a similar feel as Surfin' Dave & the Absent Legends' "Pistols At Dawn," but slightly more melodic. A good track.