Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA The Trashmen - 20 Biggest Hits
 | This is a great best-of package from before the CD reissue frenzy. Six killer instros from the monsters of the Midwest! |
Picks: Miserlou, Tube City, On The Move, Bad News, Malaguena, Bird Bath
Track by Track Review
Surf (Instrumental)
A softer sound than Dick Dale, but equally fiery. This shows off Tony Andreason's double picking prowess, and the solid sense of ensemble that this fine band reached. This is a very strong track.
Surf (Instrumental)
This is an original tune with wonderful changes and intense delivery. Mostly fast and powerful, but the changes bring a slow pointed and stinging part waiting for the waves of accent. Marvelous. This has long been on my faves list. It is very infectious and powerful.
Surf (Instrumental)
This is a relatively postsurf instro, less melodic, more chord progression oriented, blues based, and lighter weight. While dryer, it still sports the rhythmic power of this band. A fine track.
Surf (Instrumental)
"Bad News" is a variation on "Church Key," as was also known as "Bird Bath." It's way faster, and much more frat-rock friendly. Highly spirited, and more demented than ever. Too fun!
Flamenco Surf (Instrumental)
Ernesto Lacuona's great song, first turned into a surf classic by this Minneapolis band. It's a fiery infectious must-have track. Major energy and finesse. There is no finer flamenco surf than this. Infectious, rhythmic, powerful.
Surf (Instrumental)
When the ever nutso Trashmen decided to cover the Revels' "Church Key," they had to personalize it, like everything else they did. So, it became the demented "Bird Bath," with the gargling bird splashing in the water... The performance is hot, and the sound is pure surf.