January Birthdays 
Lets Go Trippin Dot Records, Classic Tracks From the Surf & Hot Rod Era (VA ACE Records)
For some time now, I have been amazed by the quality of Dot records bands on the late fifties and early sixties, and Ive became a fan of this label. I can say that from Phantoms Love Me and Jimmy Dees Henrietta to Surfaris Wipe Out, Rumblers Boss and Chantays Pipeline, Dot records had released for broad distribution some of my favorite songs. I say for larger distribution because, for example, the Surfaris Wipe Out had been previously released by Princess while Rumblers and the Chantays had been previously released by Downey.
My passion for Surf Music and Dot records, combined with my satisfaction for other ACEs compilations lead me to buy this Cd. Although I consider it a great compilation of songs, I feel a bit disappointed as I consider that this compilation focus more on Dots mainstream Surf & Hot Rod (Surfaris, Chantays, Rumblers, Pat Boone, Gary Usher & the Usherettes, Competitors, Beachcombers, etc.), failing to deliver more obscures singles from this era such as the Scarlets Stampede, the Progressives Hot Cinders b/w Man of Mistery, Kenny & the Fiends Moon Shot, amongst others.
Its now time to refer that the comp achieve a good balance between vocal and instrumental songs, but once again I feel its missing something in this case Ill refer to Rumblers I Dont Need You No More, the flipside of Boss and which is the wildest stroller song Ive ever heard, probably the wildest ever done by someone. Talking about vocals, the Little Deuce Couple version by the Competitors on this Cd is just terrible.
Suppose the liner notes on the booklet of this Cd are only good enough for this compilation, and therefore, also fail to give t information on the more obscure releases by Dot.
Overall, I consider this Cd one good introduction to Dot Records Surf & Hot Rod stuff, but its definitely not the ultimate collection of Surf & Hot Rod of this label. Is there any 2nd volume of this compilation, or even maybe one of those deluxe editions with an extra Cd filled with obscure stuff?
