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Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 22 |
Posted on Sep 21 2006 09:56 AM
Iâm just getting into surf (my DiPinto Los Straitjackets Galaxie 4 should be here any day)...I am not overly burdened with excess spending money, so I ask...what are the essential CDs I should get? I already have Rock Instrumentals Vol. 5 , the Best of Dick Dale, the live Los Straitjackets album, and the Ventures Greatest Hits. |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19295 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 11:12 AM
Check out these threads: http://www.surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=205 http://www.surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=139 —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 01:08 PM
I would add Ventures Live in Japan (1965) as a must have; plus some v/a compilations - Toes on the Nose comes to mind (Superstocks, Eddie & the Showmen, etc.). Also the Sundazed Lost... series 1-4. For modern stuff, there are plenty of bands to recommend, but maybe start with some v/a comps - Rock Don't Run Vol 1-3 on Spinout are good. Also the Continental Magazine with CD sampler is a very inexpensive way to get a hold of some good music. good luck |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 01:48 PM
if $$$ is an object, i'd suggest this too as start. great overview. focus on 1st and second wave stuff: as for newer bands, make some comps with the multitude of legal downloads you can get obands' sites and myspace pages. that way you get a grip on both for least investment.. WR —Rules to live by #314: |
Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 02:06 PM
I'd suggest taking some of the names mentioned in other forums and reading Phil Dirt's reviews at |
Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 391 Champaign, IL USA
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 02:09 PM
There is a lot of great modern stuff out there...and it is really a matter of personal preference.
When people have asked me, this is exactly what I have advised them to do. When you subscribe to The Continental magazine from Double Crown Records*, each issue comes with a CD sampler of 20-25 songs from different bands that you can choose your favorites from. You can then purchase the stuff you like rather than rolling the dice. *Note: Jet Sterling is not affiliated with Double Crown Records...he is just a monster that was created, in part, by Double Crown CD samplers (oh yeah, and tequila). —Jet Sterling, Cosmic Spy |
Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2726 New Orleans, LA 
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 06:51 PM
Agreeing again with the Continental. Not only is the sampler always amazing, but the reviews in the Continental seem pretty and cover a whole lot of bands, only a handful on Double Crown — |
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2354 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 07:34 PM
SLACKTONE SLACKTONE SLACKTONE Bob |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 07:50 PM
Get everything Jim said. For first wave comps, I'd also add "Diggin' Out" (available through Crypt Records' mailorder) and, if you can find a copy that's less than $25, Guitar Player's "Legends of Guitar: Surf." For second and third wave, both Jon & the Nightriders' "Raw & Alive '98" and Satan's Pilgrims' "Creature Feature" are worth paying pretty much any price for ... even your soul. -Warren —That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. |
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 09:22 PM
You're also fortunate, in this age of technology and instant communication, if you find a few bands (modern ones at least) whose stuff you like, you have a lot options to contact them through their sites, myspace, or even this message board. ~B~ |
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1076 Columbus, OH
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Posted on Sep 22 2006 10:36 AM
Yeah, bands like the Lava Rats! |
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Posted on Sep 22 2006 10:44 AM
Just subscribed to the "Continental"! I wonder if it comes with backrubs? |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1076 Columbus, OH
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Posted on Sep 22 2006 02:04 PM
You'd think so. |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco
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Posted on Sep 23 2006 04:22 PM
Yeah, but I wouldn't listen to them, they spend as much time on their "Journey Cover Band" side project and surf instrumental covers of old Hall and Oates songs as they do really rocking.
~B~ |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1224
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Posted on Sep 23 2006 06:37 PM
Thanks for pluggin' The Continental Magazine/CD here folks! I'm sorry to say, no back rubs with purchase, but if you want to pick it up (or subscribe) here are the details: Note: If you order though the Double Crown/Continental website, use the coupon code "FREESHIP" for free shipping through the end of September ($10 minimum purchase required - order 2 issues or a sub to meet the minimum requirement). Just click on the price to select what you'd like to order, then hit the "Shopping Cart / Checkout" link to complete your order. ----View Shopping Cart / Checkout---- Continental Subscription - 3 issues (#13 - #15) - CTSUB - $16.00 Thanks, Sean Sean Surf CD's / Vinyl / Fanzines / DVD's |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3776 tn
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Posted on Sep 24 2006 10:48 AM
Hall and Oates (guilty pleasure of mine too-shhh don't tell) —http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Sep 24 2006 11:29 AM
Hey maybe that's the answer to the previous thread about low attendance at surf shows - FREE BACKRUBS! Danny Snyder Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732 |
Posted on Sep 24 2006 07:32 PM
C'Mon guys! The Continental... Saturday Night Live... Christopher Walken... The Continental... "Maybe you would like some Champaigne? Perhaps a Backrub?" C'mon... Continental... Backrub... Get it?! |
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Sep 24 2006 11:24 PM
got it....now. —Danny Snyder Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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