February Birthdays 
CD Review of THE BIG TWANG! THEORY from BANG! Mustang by Noel
Interest in this CD has been building since the first previews and comments of them were posted. Here: http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/16367/?page=5#p247080
The record starts out with a short (38 sec.) and perfect piece of spaghetti, Punto Muerto, that seems to set the mood for the rest of the album. Then, surprisingly, the sound of an engine is the intro to Journey to Calafurnia. I can’t say anything about this tune better than others already have; it’s that good. But I will say I believe the entire record is generally its equal and I like some others maybe a bit more. For example, Six Waves Under is a very creative tune, clearly surf, which incorporates very modern space-surf sounds and throws in what is clearly the driving rhythmic beat of running horses. Surprising and fun. I like that tune a lot, actually more than a lot.
Then, just when you’ve settled into this groove comes Boogeyman, a rockin’ swingin’ rockabilly tune right out the moment just before the sunrise of surf. It divides the record in half. The next four of the remaining six tunes that follow are harder, edgier than the seven previous ones. Tormentia would fit seamlessly into a mix of Destination: Earth!, The Intoxicators or Madeira, and so does A Gentle Breeze, Opium Drive and Tansania. The last two tunes, Mustang Pursuit and Surf Buggy take the listener back to the beginning. And if you just want to replay the whole record again go right ahead. I did. Very interesting and enjoyable.
Spaghetti, space, traditional, some rockabilly and modern surf, creatively put together to differing degrees in each tune, in ways that work when you hear them, with excellent ensemble playing that really fits together, and production that doesn’t overwhelm or underwhelm the music. This is definitely going into my every day playlist. I heartily recommend it.
I forgot to include this:
http://www.reverbnation.com/bangmustang
http://www.facebook.com/#!/bangmustang
And, in case anyone’s wondering about the long title, it includes all the search key words that might help someone find it on purpose, or even by accident. But here’s a hint. Using the “!” in a search string botches the search. In other words, don’t search for “BANG!Mustang.” Search for BANG Mustang.” And searches aren’t case sensitive.
—This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
Last edited: Jul 25, 2012 12:38:32
Every player is really on top of his game here. And there's a lot of imagery to each song, they're compelling. 
