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The second Surf Raiders album is from the same lineup, but is much better recorded, and shows a matured band playing tighter and with more precision. This is an excellent album. What's surprising is that the Surfin' Fever retrospective CD contains so few of these tracks.The Surf Raiders on this disc are Bob Dalley - lead guitar, Linda Dalley - organ, Neal Kuzee - rhythm guitar, Dave Rodriguez - drums, and Loyd Davis, bass.

Picks: Surf Bound, Totally Tubular, Egyptian Surf, Beyond, Hit The Surf, Raider Jam, Wave Walk'n', The Ranch, Hott Foam Rider, Long Ride, K-39, El Surfboard

Surf (Instrumental)

The Nevegans aka the Teen Beats originally cut this. It's a great rolling beat surf tune, melodic and infectious. The chants of "surf - bound" celebrate anticipation of the waves waiting just ahead. It's an excellent recording and performance.

Surf (Instrumental)

This retitling of the New Dimensions' "Failsafe" is excellent. It sports plenty of damped reverb guitar, but is marred by Linda Dalley's organ too hot in the mix in spots, and less edge than the original.

Surf (Instrumental)

The most famous cartoon Arabic melody is turned into a blazing surf rage. It's tough and melodic, and very infectious.

Surf (Instrumental)

This is a cover of the surfiest thing on the second Chantays album. It's quite well delivered, and sounds really surfy. The haunting melody is enhanced by the eerie organ that stays rightly in the background. Excellent track.

Surf (Instrumental)

Chunky and spunky, this is a Bob Dalley composition that is very derivative of Dick Dale's "Shake 'N' Stomp." It's well played, infectious and vibrant.

Surf (Instrumental)

In the spirit of the Beach Boys' "Surf Jam," this is a riff based jammin' tune. The playing is solid, but the lack of a real melody leaves me flat.

Surf (Instrumental)

Smooth trad surf, with organ added. This is a melodic and warm track, with the kind of draw that brings you back for more.

Surf (Instrumental)

From the title, you might expect a variation of "El Rancho Grande," but it's not. Neal Kuzee arranged this. It's excellent, smooth, melodic, and reverent.

Surf (Instrumental)

Thick and rhythmic, "Hott Foam Rider" is a solid track with a very trad melody riff written by Bob Dalley. The structure is pure vintage surf.

Surf (Instrumental)

Johnny Barakat & the Vestells' "Long Ride" is delivered very true to the original, except for the sound quality. An excellent cover, well played and really surfy.

Surf (Instrumental)

A competent cover of the Challengers' best tune, well paced and very fun. It is not as powerful, but retains the energy. The lead guitar is subdued in the mix.

Surf (Instrumental)

Co-written by Bob Dalley and Johnny Barakat, this drips moody trad surf. It flows well, and is well played. The break is straight out of "Hernando's Hideaway."