I thought I'd menton a couple of my favorite opening tracks.
The Penetrators- Checkpoint Echo
The Space Cossacks- Exolumina
What are your guy's favorite openers?
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Greatest Opening Tracks On Any Surf Album
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 04:28 PM
The Ghastly Ones - Ghastly Stomp |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 05:16 PM
The Red Scare - The Infrareds Nebula One - The Nebulas Mavericks - The Woodies ~B~ |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 06:05 PM
Exactly what I came in here to say — |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 06:09 PM
Trying to keep a balance between the best opener in its entirety and best opening measures I've got (in no particular order): Pull of the Moon - At the Haunted House Pull of the Moon is crazy, I love the opening countdown on Nebula One, love the big opening of Surf Express, the opening feedback on Annabelle Lee is gorgeous spooky, and Sandstorm kicks ass. Honorable mention: I love the segway between the opening tracks of the Surf Coasters' "Easter" from the slow hypnotics of "How are you Doing?" to the jarring organ on "Midnight Trooper." I always cringe, and then grin at that one. |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 07:36 PM
Dick Dale - "Surf Beat" -Warren —That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 09:19 PM
What that guy said. Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 09:55 PM
The Surfdusters -- Death Trap I probably forgot a few but it would make a killer compilation. If I was absolute ruler of the universe, this must be played in all weight rooms and fitness centers.... who am I kidding? I could probably try to require it anywhere. |
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Posted on Dec 02 2006 10:02 PM
And how could I forget The Ultras -- Utra Sludge o Phonic (or whatever the opening track is on "We Love You and You Love Us") |
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Posted on Dec 03 2006 07:03 PM
Volcanos - Finish Line Fever |
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Posted on Dec 03 2006 07:22 PM
The Bomboras - "Land of the One Percenters" "as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Dec 03 2006 09:50 PM
— Bob |
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Posted on Dec 03 2006 11:45 PM
Thanks RR. Coffin Closer is definitely another worthy contender, and I can see why Pull of the the Moon might get some passes from people. I see where you're coming from Mr. Reverb (Bob) :wink:. I happen to like the opening insanity of the Haunted House version. The song as a whole is epic, and I personally dig the opening "Desperately seeking Mandy, Brandy, Amber and Sam" stuff. It sets a nice "what the hell is happening?" vibe before the song starts and you then trip waay out. And if we get to count compilations, my favorite comp opener has gotta be Slacktone's version of Miserlou on the KFJC "Gnarly Reef" fundraiser. I have heard no bigger opening to any song. |
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Posted on Dec 04 2006 12:14 AM
Red Scare is my favorite Infrareds tune! —"Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty |
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Posted on Dec 04 2006 08:21 PM
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Posted on Dec 04 2006 11:55 PM
Haunted Fink---The Finks----good early spooky sounds —Happiness is being a surf musician that actually surfs. Ride Lord Hunt Surfboards!!! |
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Posted on Dec 05 2006 12:11 AM
That Finks CD is one of my all-time favorites (along with many others)! I still love the version of Latinia on that one. Kristena —"Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty |
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Posted on Dec 05 2006 09:47 PM
Mine also. I weep tears of sorrow that I never got to see them live. Happiness is being a surf musician that actually surfs. Ride Lord Hunt Surfboards!!! |
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Posted on Dec 05 2006 10:42 PM
Me too. I didn't get into this until 9 years ago. —"Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty |
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Posted on Dec 14 2006 09:06 AM
Wow, thanks for putting us with such good company. BTW, "Worst Second Track on Any Surf Album" http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
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