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Jet_Sterling Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 391 Champaign, IL USA	Posted on Jan 07 2007 10:24 AM IvanP So, folks, nobody has any comments about "Evil A Go-Go"? You get to download for free a lost classic and nothing?? :?:? Great stuff man! Thanks again! Immediately warmed up to "Incidente en el Infierno", "Rising of Im Ho Tep", "The Uninvited" and "Addis Abeba". Played "Rising of Im Ho Tep" on the show this week and will be playing more in weeks to come. Thanks again! Also, WR, thanks for this! image — Jet Sterling, Cosmic Spy www.surfabillyfreakout.com Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Jan 07 2007 10:36 AM JetSterling_ Also, WR, thanks for this! my pleasure, it's just from their website. but if that pic doesn't sum up "evil a gogo" I don't know what does! oh btw indeed, thanks for the link! I didn't have it either and it ROCKS! WR — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jan 07 2007 07:34 PM I have finally heard this a few times last night on the way to the to a show. so a real short review. i need to hear it more. It is by far the best cd of theirs. and I like, love, and Freaked out for, many of the songs on it. For the most part the Organ is not to overbearing, and the bongos are tasteful too( man that guy can bang away) although I wished they were a bit up in the mix on a few songs. The Ali Baba cover rules, Im not crazy about all the songs, but its not that they suck, just not my cup of tea. what im gonna do someday is make a comp of the killer tracks from Go Hunting, Evil a go go , and Strike(the early years). Favorite surf cd of all time, hardly, really good, definetly worth downloading, for sure Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Last edited: Jan 07, 2007 22:48:42 Top
Tikitena Joined: Mar 21, 2006 Posts: 1540	Posted on Jan 07 2007 09:12 PM bigtikidude I have finally heard this a few times last night on the way to the to a show. so a real short review. i need to hear it more. It is by far the best cd of theirs. and I like, love, and Freaked out for, many of the songs on it. For the most part the Organ is not to overbearing, and the bongos are tasteful too( man that guy can bang away) although I wished they were a bit up in the mix on a few songs. The Ali Baba cover rules, Im not crazy about all the songs, but its not that they suck, just not my cup of tea. what im gonna do someday is make a comp of the killer tracks from Go Hunting, Evil a go go , and Strike(the early years). Jeff(bigtikidude) I'm with Jeff on this one. There are a few that aren't up my alley, but overall, I'm very impressed, especially with "Ali Baba." The bongos are sort of awkward in that one, but I like it. The organ is good - not drowning out the guitar leads. -K — "Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Jan 07 2007 11:43 PM I finally remembered/got around to downloading the album the other day. Unfortunately I had never heard these guys beforehand, because I like this album a lot. Tons of fun. Thanks for the heads up on the download, Ivan. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19194 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jan 08 2007 08:03 AM It is killer, I wish I could have seen them live. Must have been a great party. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
SurfBandBill Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco	Posted on Jan 08 2007 04:20 PM I remember checking the pics on their website before and saying "wow, that's what a show is supposed to look like!" I'm sure they just tore it up. I just picked up their live CD, but haven't had a chance to give it a spin yet, I'll give my impressions when I get a chance to absorb it a bit. Anyone else have it? Thoughts and opinions? ~B~ Top
MarKeyWest Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 2	Posted on Jan 08 2007 05:14 PM In 2000 the 50 Foot Combo had a fine 7" release on Kamikaze Rec. (Germany): Italian Fuzz/Mickey B's Mambo/Movin'. And on Drunkabilly Rec. (Belgium) they released an LP and a CD called "Ghent-BXL" in 2002. Greetings from Germany, MarKey West http://www.kamikazerecords.de/shop/shop.cfm?art=Fifty%20Foot%20Combo&CFID=23442889&CFTOKEN=61726926 Top
Charlie Joined: Jan 13, 2007 Posts: 1 Belgium	Posted on Jan 13 2007 10:37 AM Hello, For those of you who never saw them live, I have some videos online of Fifty Foot Combo's last concerts on YouTube: LAST OF THE MONSTROPHONICS (final concert): http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CD791CB2DC247799 pics @ http://www.50ftcombo.tk 10th Belgian Roots Night, FFC & Dick Dale: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5A82EBAB17CAF4CE 2004 FFC ft/ Devilles Harem Girls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR10AqYQcGg Secret Agent Men (guitar player and drummer of FFC) w/ Lords Of Altamont: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A25A8A980FF5A75A and more on image http://www.youtube.com/profile_play_list?user=charlie3891 Enjoy! Top
SurfBandBill Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco	Posted on Jan 13 2007 03:43 PM I've had the chance to finally give the Live CD a couple of spins, and man it's chock full of what Brian so affectionatley calls "Blistering" tunes. This CD just serves to further prove what a great live band these guys were. Granted, there really isn't a ton of drippy reverb for you purists, but when it comes to up-tempo, well-written instro tunes, this one is a pure gem. If you can get your hands on it, I give it a hearty ~B~ Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10321 southern Michigan	Posted on Oct 25 2007 12:08 AM I'm bumping this up primarily for Zak and the Treblemakers crew (but also for anyone that has joined us in the last nine months and didn't see this thread yet). I don't know if you guys have listened to Belgium's Fifty Foot Combo much, but their "Evil A-Go-Go" album from a few years ago is like a spiritual twin to the Treblemakers - tons of fuzz AND reverb, a Leslied-organ, gobs of energy, cool melodies, wild drumming, the whole shebang. And you can download the whole thing for free right here! Check it out now! You won't be sorry. It's freakin' brilliant. Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Oct 25 2007 12:14 AM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 28, 2009 17:24:09 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19194 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Oct 25 2007 08:46 AM I never tire of Evil A Go-Go. What a great album. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on Oct 25 2007 08:52 AM Yep...never herd a better version of Jack The Ripper then theirs... — www.northofmalibu.com Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10321 southern Michigan	Posted on Oct 25 2007 09:00 AM zak Oh man, I LOVE 50ft Combo. I thought they were a really great band, I'm kinda flattered you'd compare them to the t-makers. I have a live CD of theirs and it really smokes. Cool, glad to hear that. Do you have Evil A-Go-Go? If not, did you download it yet? I think it's much better than the live album, actually. Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Oct 25 2007 09:37 AM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 27, 2009 22:29:03 Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Oct 25 2007 10:29 AM Ivan, thanks so much for posting that link. Great, great record. — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5267 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Oct 25 2007 10:40 AM yeh, thanks — www.surfintheeye.com Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Oct 25 2007 10:40 AM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 27, 2009 22:29:10 Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Oct 25 2007 01:58 PM kenposurf Yep...never herd a better version of Jack The Ripper then theirs... Well, I like the Sir Finks' and the Raybeats' versions better, and the Pollo del Mar one about the same or maybe a little more, but the 50FC definitely do a nice version. Actually, almost any version is kind of fun. Top

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