The 'Verb debut album review!

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Surfgitar Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	Posted on Jul 02 2007 08:32 AM Jake, I just got the CD in Fridays mail and I've been listening to it all weekend long. I'm really digging it including the "secret" songs. I do believe this is the first digipak surf CD I've ever owned and the only one I'm aware of. From the artwork to the engineering the whole CD has a really cool vibe. Congrats!!! You and your band should feel very proud. — CUTBACK Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 02 2007 09:26 AM Real quick review, more later as it sinks in. I am really blown away by the song writting , and the production of the cd. Can't wait to see them do it live down here in Sept. I highly recommend getting this cd to everyone. I have about 10 surf cds in digipacks. seems to be more coming from Europe than here, Los Straitjackets have done a few recently. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Jul 18 2007 11:38 PM I'll bring this thread back up as my copy came in the mail the other day. After a couple listens, the whole album hasn't sunk in completely, but already it's easy to echo everyone else's mentioning of these really strong, catchy melodies. This album is a lot of fun, with a whole lot of tasteful playing of all the instruments. I've never really been a fan of organ in surf, but I think it works just fine here. I usually find it a little overbearing, but the 'Verb's hands it adds well to the mix. The trumpet at the end of the last song brings everything to a really nice finale (of the "official" songs. There are still those two extras afterwards). Immediate favorites are probably "Wrath of the Mercenary," "Hull Breach Reef," "Scarlett Fever," and "Surf After Sunset," but then again, these are all really strong tunes. Everyone should check them out. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jul 18 2007 11:41 PM Thanks. I wish Phil Dirt was still doing his thing. We got a 3/5 for one of our early home recorded demos with just 4 band members. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 19 2007 12:50 AM Phil does still review cds, I thought he still updates every month or so. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2354 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Jul 19 2007 12:52 AM JakeDobner Thanks. I wish Phil Dirt was still doing his thing. We got a 3/5 for one of our early home recorded demos with just 4 band members. Jake, have you sent Phil a copy? He's still posting monthly reviews on Reverb Central. He's not doing as many as before, but I'm sure he'd review it. Bob — Bob Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jul 19 2007 01:05 AM Oh, cool. We must get around to that. Top

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