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The Marketts ‎- Outer Space, Hot Rods & Superheroes (2011)

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The Marketts ‎- Outer Space, Hot Rods & Superheroes (2011)

The Marketts ‎- Outer Space, Hot Rods & Superheroes (2011)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log, scans) - 310 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 137 MB
54:49 | Surf, Pop Rock | Label: Ace

The latest in our series of limited edition CD releases features the Marketts, a studio surf and hot rod band that was the brainchild of producer Joe Saraceno. 12 tracks are new to CD while most of the rest are currently out of print. Compiled and annotated by instrumental specialists Dave Burke and Alan Taylor, this compilation is subtitled The Best, The Rarest and The Unreleased. This is the first comprehensive compilation of their work. It features the work of Jack Nitzsche, Rene Hall, Plas Johnson, Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, Leon Russell, Steve Douglas and Glen Campbell. This CD brings together the very best of the material that The Marketts cut for Warner Brothers between 1963-66 including all of the rare sides from the later 45s plus an unissued track in the shape of Makaha (a Hawaiian resort) which was cut at the same session as Out Of Limits. It serves as a fitting testament to the times when a couple of can-do guys with a pocketful of great ideas could walk into a studio full of top class pro-musicians and turn out hit records that would capture the imagination of millions of record buyers worldwide.

Martin Cilia - Dawn Of The Surf Guitar (2024)

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Martin Cilia - Dawn Of The Surf Guitar (2024)

Martin Cilia - Dawn Of The Surf Guitar (2024)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 273 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 117 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:31 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Surf Rock, Instrumental | Surfersaurus Records #SUR2023

Martin Cilia is an Australian musician. Cilia is best known for his songwriting skills, and his membership in The Atlantics, where he performs on the guitar. "For this latest release I wanted to make an album that reflects the history of electric instrumental guitar – one that resonates from the early 60s instro/surf sound, but with a modern twist. It was all recorded the old way – real guitars, amps, microphones and with minimum digital interference. While putting the album together I came across an old multi track tape of a song that Atlantics drummer extraordinaire, Peter Hood, and myself were working on. I had a listen and decided to finish it off. The drum track was so good and had so much of Peter’s energy. That song is Terminator. You’ll know it when you get to it! Being a fan and growing up with this style of guitar music it was a pleasure to write and record these new songs. Basically I wanted to make an album of great songs with great sounds. I hope I achieved that."

El Capitan And The Reluctant Sadists - The Satanic Surf Sounds Of... (2023)

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El Capitan And The Reluctant Sadists - The Satanic Surf Sounds Of... (2023)

El Capitan And The Reluctant Sadists - The Satanic Surf Sounds Of… (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 316 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 118 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:01 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Surf Rock, Instrumental | Double Crown Records #DCCD106

There's a new spooky instrumental surf band on the scene - Atlanta-based El Capitan & The Reluctant Sadists! This 13 track platter has some of the darkest, reverb-drenched melodies that you'll have heard in recent years. The band features two members of The Mystery Men, Richard Hawes and Jamie Galatas on guitar and bass respectively. The CD version contains one bonus track, "Samhain Serenade", their latest single and unavailable on their vinyl LP.

The Cosmic Wrays - Blast On, Blast Off! (2023)

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The Cosmic Wrays - Blast On, Blast Off! (2023)

The Cosmic Wrays - Blast On, Blast Off! (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 451 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 153 Mb
Full Scans | 00:58:08 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Surf Rock, Instrumental | Not On Label

This fabulous combo which hails from just north of Seattle, Washington has a groovy surf a go-go sound fueled by twangy guitar and vintage organ, backed by an unrelenting rhythm section. The result is a sound that is influenced by the early 60's surf sound, but comes off more in the category of bands that sound like The Tiki Tones, The Huntington Cads and Stereophonic Space Sounds Unlimited. It's tinged by a bit of a sci-fi influence as well. Great stuff! 15 original songs.

The Beach Boys - All Summer Long (1964) [Analogue Productions, Remastered 2015]

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The Beach Boys - All Summer Long (1964) [Analogue Productions, Remastered 2015]

The Beach Boys - All Summer Long (1964) Remastered 2015
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 267 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 121 Mb | Scans included | 00:51:16
Surf Rock, Sunshine Pop, Pop/Rock | Label: Analogue Productions | # CAPP 063 SA, B0021063-06

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, most from the original master tapes or best sources available. The best pre-1965 Beach Boys album featured their brilliant number one single "I Get Around," as well as other standout cuts in the beautifully sad "Wendy," "Little Honda" (one of their best hot rod tunes, covered by the Hondells for a hit), and their remake of the late-'50s doo wop classic "Hushabye." The nostalgic "All Summer Long," another great production, seemed (whether intentionally or not) like a sort of farewell to the frivolous California beach culture that had supplied the lyrical grist for most of their music up to this point, with a longing, regretful chorus that was totally at odds with the bouncy arrangement.

The Frigidaires - Play It Cool (2024)

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The Frigidaires - Play It Cool (2024)

The Frigidaires - Play It Cool (2024)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 291 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 111 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:47 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Soft Rock | Otitis Media Records #OMR-083

There is no better title than Play It Cool for The Frigidaires debut album. Filled with taut, reverb-laden melodies, the record makes writing hooks look easy. A quick survey of the tools—three guitars and a solid rhythm section—only disarms the listener further. It’s only upon closer inspection that songs reveal themselves to be the subtly intricate compositions they truly are. This surf “supergroup” features the talents of Chad Shivers (The Mystery Men? and The Silent Knights), Nick Bazemore, Brad Mattocks, Matt Steadman, Sean Zearfoss and guest musician Ted Pilgrim (Satan’s Pilgrims).

VA - 28 Little Bangers From Richard Hawley's Jukebox (2023)

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VA - 28 Little Bangers From Richard Hawley's Jukebox (2023)

VA - 28 Little Bangers From Richard Hawley's Jukebox (2023)
FLAC (tracks) - 406 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 279 MB
1:11:58 | Full Scans Included | Rock & Roll , Surf , Psychedelic Rock , Country Rock | Label: Ace

UK collection. Ace Records is thrilled to be working with seminal singer-songwriter, toast of this year's Olivier Awards and all-round Sheffield legend Richard Hawley on this, the first volume of a compilation series of some of his favorite singles. This is a selection of 28 7" singles that Richard has collected on his travels around the globe, through friends, family, collectors, word of mouth, thrift shop finds, pub jukebox gems and everything in between. Richard refers to the glue that joins these selections together as 'Little Bangers' as they are all mini hand grenades; bright lights that explode and fizzle out, some big names, some rarities, some lost souls, some obscurities, some by artists he actively enjoys knowing almost nothing about other than they want to get him on his feet and dance.

VA - That's Swift! - Instrumentals From The Norman Petty Vaults (2007)

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VA - That's Swift! - Instrumentals From The Norman Petty Vaults (2007)

VA - That's Swift! - Instrumentals From The Norman Petty Vaults (2007)
FLAC (tracks) - 300 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 138 MB
52:06 | Scans Included | Surf, Rock & Roll, Instrumental | Label: Ace

Ace Records is well known as the home of the Fireballs, the timeless instrumental combo that legendary producer Norman Petty shepherded to the top of the charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their success inspired a generation of instrumental combos, several of whom beat a path to Petty’s door. Of these, only the String-A-Longs made any chart headway, but given a predilection for cute melodies and “beautiful music” – not to mention his own record successes with the Norman Petty Trio – instrumentals would always have great appeal to the producer.

The Akulas - Inundated Land (2023) {Limited Edition}

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The Akulas - Inundated Land (2023) {Limited Edition}

The Akulas - Inundated Land (2023) {Limited Edition}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 222 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 95 Mb
Full Scans | 00:31:37 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Instrumental Rock | Green Cookie Records #GC094

Brand new 2023 release from this amazing Belgian surf/instrumental rock combo - drums, bass, organ and twangy guitars. The Akulas are Udo (Gretsch drums), Willem (Framus Star bass driven by a Fender Bassman 100), Benjamin (Nord organ) and Ruben (Fender Jaguar & Jazzmaster driven by a Fender Dual Showman Reverb and a Fender Reverb Tank). Think reverb soaked guitar twang. Think pounding drum beats. Think cheesy organ sounds. Think thumping bass vibes. Shake all of that together – do not stir. Serve cool. That’s The Akulas.

The Space Cossacks - Live Supernova (2016)

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The Space Cossacks - Live Supernova (2016)

The Space Cossacks - Live Supernova (2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 418 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 169 Mb
Full Scans | 00:57:13 | RAR 5% Recovery
Surf, Cosmic Surf Rock | MuSick Recordings #MuSick 39

Limited Edition CD of classic 1998 concert recorded in Long Beach, CA at the legendary venue The Foothill Club! Artwork by Stephen Blickenstaff (The Cramps' "Bad Music for Bad People") and liner notes by John Blair of Jon & The Nightriders! The Space Cossacks arrived in 1996. They were an all-instrumental, four-piece outfit from Washington D.C. who fit in nicely with the surf music crowd, but had taken the genre to a completely different level. They made quite a splash after only a few live performances; an overabundance of critical acclaim followed.

The Beach Boys - Made In U.S.A. (1986)

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The Beach Boys - Made In U.S.A. (1986)

The Beach Boys - Made In U.S.A. (1986)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 397 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 163 Mb
Full Scans | 01:04:12 | RAR 5% Recovery
Sunshine Pop, Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Surf | Capitol Records #CDP 7 46324 2

Made in U.S.A. is a 1986 double vinyl album (or one-CD) compilation of some of The Beach Boys' biggest successes. Released by their original record label, Capitol Records, it marked a brief return to the label, with whom The Beach Boys released one further album, 1989's Still Cruisin'. Featuring a number of their 1960s' classics, in addition to a sampling of their later hits, Made in U.S.A. also contains two new recordings, both produced by Terry Melcher. "Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue" is a Mike Love/Melcher collaboration, and "California Dreamin'" is a cover of The Mamas & the Papas' late 1965 debut single. Both were released as singles and made the U.S. pop singles chart. A slow seller, Made in U.S.A. reached No. 96 in the U.S. and ultimately went double platinum there, though with other compilations now available, Made in U.S.A. has since gone out of print.

Dick Dale - Better Shred Than Dead: The Dick Dale Anthology (Remastered) (1997)

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Dick Dale - Better Shred Than Dead: The Dick Dale Anthology (Remastered) (1997)

Dick Dale - Better Shred Than Dead: The Dick Dale Anthology (Remastered) (1997)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 652 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 258 MB
1:50:01 | Rock, Surf, Rock & Roll | Label: Rhino

Dick Dale was already on the way to a full-scale comeback when Quentin Tarantino's film Pulp Fiction turned Dale's 1962 hit "Miserlou" into a major sensation. But there is much more to the King of the Surf Guitar than one hit, as this definitive anthology amply demonstrates. Better Shred Than Dead features instrumentals that show off Dale's dazzling, percussive technique and Middle Eastern and Latin influences ("Let's Go Trippin'," "Hava Nagila," "Miserlou," "Spanish Kiss") as well as some lesser-known vocal numbers. More recent material is also included, such as his 1987 duet with Stevie Ray Vaughan on "Pipeline," plus material culled from the first two albums of his comeback years and various other sources. All hail the king, back on his throne after far too many years. –Daniel Durchholz

VA - The Birth of Surf Rock 1933-1962 (2023)

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VA - The Birth of Surf Rock 1933-1962 (2023)

VA - The Birth of Surf Rock 1933-1962 (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 580 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 277 MB
1:56:53 | Rock, Surf | Label: Fremeaux Heritage

At the beginning of the 1960s, a style of rock was born, evoking the new surfing fashion in California. Initially instrumental on electric guitar, this sunny universe, symbol of freedom, encounters in swimsuits, tanned athletes and big waves, then inspired songs on this theme. Bruno Blum returns to the roots and birth of surf rock by revealing and commenting on irresistible recordings by its precursors, such as the Hawaiian Sol Ho'opi'i, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy but also by its first performers, including the Ventures, Dick Dale and the Revels. Not to mention vocal groups like the Beach Boys, who began their career singing about the world of surfing, an integral part of the American myth.

VA - Pulp Fiction (Music From The Motion Picture) (Remastered) (1994/2008)

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VA - Pulp Fiction (Music From The Motion Picture) (Remastered) (1994/2008)

VA - Pulp Fiction (Music From The Motion Picture) (Remastered) (1994/2008)
FLAC (tracks) - 233 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 96 MB
41:58 | Surf, Rock & Roll, Dialogue, Soul, Soundtrack, Funk | Label: MCA Records

Smash soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis. Contains classics like Urge Overkill's cover of 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon', Dusty Springfield 'Son of a Preacher Man' and many more.

Beach Boys - Summer Dreams: 28 Classic Tracks (1990) Australian Edition 1991

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Beach Boys - Summer Dreams: 28 Classic Tracks (1990) Australian Edition 1991

Beach Boys - Summer Dreams: 28 Classic Tracks (1990) Australian Edition 1991
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 396 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 167 Mb | Scans ~ 33 Mb
Pop/Rock, Surf, Baroque Pop, Psychedelic Pop/Rock | Label: Capitol | # 795899-2 | 01:12:51

As compilations go this is up there with the best. 28 tracks of the Beach Boys at the top of their form (or close to the top, anyway). And at the price this is great value. It's easy to forget just how important the Beach Boys were to the progression of popular music in the 1960s. Brian Wilson used to watch what the Beatles were doing and try to match them on the artistic level. The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' was born of this rivalry and Paul McCartney regarded it as one of the greatest popular-music albums ever made. It spurred the Beatles to complete 'Revolver' and then make 'Sgt Pepper'. Brian Wilson was the Beach Boys' creative genius and when he broke down they lost their leadership position. However they left a huge repertoire of major hits, many of which are captured on this compilation. Some of the most finely crafted pop-music recordings ever made are here. Pete Doggett has written a paragraph in the accompanying booklet giving a little background to each of the tracks, which makes for interesting reading.