Surfer Rex releases their first CD/Download: "Strange Salvage"

cambeezy

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Posted on Apr 01 2017 11:41 AM

A mix of originals and covers. Please check 'em out:
(DJs, contact TomH or I for a free download)
https://surferrex.bandcamp.com/releases

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TomH

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 08:57 AM

No comments at all? That's disappointing. I've been supporting bands for the last 16 years with my radio show. Now that Surfer Rex has reached the point of doing some recordings, we were looking forward to at least a few comments on our first effort. Any comments, good or bad, will be appreciated!

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CrazyAces

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:03 AM

I must have missed this post yesterday Tom.
Congratulations on the new CD. I'll head over to bandcamp after posting this.
It's a wonderful sense of accomplishment to see a body of music through to fruition and release isn't it?

Cheers,
Jeff

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CrazyAces

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:04 AM

By the way - the cover is cool!

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stratdancer

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:07 AM

Tom, love it! So many great songs!

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TomH

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:09 AM

Thanks Jeff! You can listen for free at BandCamp. We don't expect anybody to buy a copy. These recordings were mostly done to use for PR.
After you listen, let us know whatcha think.
Thanks again!

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Brian

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 01:12 PM

Congrats Tom and crew!! I remember trading emails with you years ago and you were telling me about trying to start a band and playing with a friend in "Sea Hunt" (I believe?). So to have come this far with a band and finally put out a release is a MAJOR accomplishment! Salute!

I've really liked what I have heard so far, and I totally get the "Instrumental Action Adventure" tag line! The tracks I have heard so far have a cool playful adventurous nature to them.

The keys were a surprising and nice touch! I didn't know you had that in the band! I'm really digging the playing and melodies!

This is awesome, congratulations!! I will definitely listen to this some more over the next few days. And best of luck on the upcoming shows!

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TomH

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Posted on Apr 02 2017 03:28 PM

Thanks a lot Brian. The "keys" are actually a B9 pedal that Jerry (Cambeezy) has. We certainly learned a lot while recording this EP. The band is working on a couple more that Jerry and I each wrote. We're looking forward to recording these in the near future and learning more in the process! Thanks again!

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Syndicateofsurf

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Posted on Jul 14 2017 06:49 AM

Yo Jerry,

Sorry I haven't done a proper review on this- I've listened about 10 times and I just don't what to say-

The tunes are memorable, the melodies are VERY catchy and you guys never miss a note. I like how some songs zig zag around changing direction but never losing their way.

Just while typing this I see I'm on song 5 already (Wipeline) Love the cool staccato guitar-work and then the way the notes just start breezing about then back to funky and..

Now the title tune steps up ominous and dark- very Strange Salvage indeed! There is something happening here- and I like what it is!

These songs go somewhere, more people should take the journey.

DVF

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psychonaut

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Posted on Jul 14 2017 09:32 AM

Congratulations on the new release! Just ordered the CD.
The cover pic is great!

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Syndicateofsurf

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Posted on Jul 14 2017 06:41 PM

This Man knows what end is UP.

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cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Apr 01 2017 11:41 AM A mix of originals and covers. Please check 'em out: (DJs, contact TomH or I for a free download) https://surferrex.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Apr 01, 2017 12:13:02 Top
TomH Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 766 Oberlin, Ohio, USA	Posted on Apr 02 2017 08:57 AM No comments at all? That's disappointing. I've been supporting bands for the last 16 years with my radio show. Now that Surfer Rex has reached the point of doing some recordings, we were looking forward to at least a few comments on our first effort. Any comments, good or bad, will be appreciated! Last edited: Apr 02, 2017 11:21:27 Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:03 AM I must have missed this post yesterday Tom. Congratulations on the new CD. I'll head over to bandcamp after posting this. It's a wonderful sense of accomplishment to see a body of music through to fruition and release isn't it? Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:04 AM By the way - the cover is cool! — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:07 AM Tom, love it! So many great songs! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
TomH Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 766 Oberlin, Ohio, USA	Posted on Apr 02 2017 09:09 AM Thanks Jeff! You can listen for free at BandCamp. We don't expect anybody to buy a copy. These recordings were mostly done to use for PR. After you listen, let us know whatcha think. Thanks again! Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19351 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Apr 02 2017 01:12 PM Congrats Tom and crew!! I remember trading emails with you years ago and you were telling me about trying to start a band and playing with a friend in "Sea Hunt" (I believe?). So to have come this far with a band and finally put out a release is a MAJOR accomplishment! Salute! I've really liked what I have heard so far, and I totally get the "Instrumental Action Adventure" tag line! The tracks I have heard so far have a cool playful adventurous nature to them. The keys were a surprising and nice touch! I didn't know you had that in the band! I'm really digging the playing and melodies! This is awesome, congratulations!! I will definitely listen to this some more over the next few days. And best of luck on the upcoming shows! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
TomH Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 766 Oberlin, Ohio, USA	Posted on Apr 02 2017 03:28 PM Thanks a lot Brian. The "keys" are actually a B9 pedal that Jerry (Cambeezy) has. We certainly learned a lot while recording this EP. The band is working on a couple more that Jerry and I each wrote. We're looking forward to recording these in the near future and learning more in the process! Thanks again! Top
Syndicateofsurf Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio	Posted on Jul 14 2017 06:49 AM Yo Jerry, Sorry I haven't done a proper review on this- I've listened about 10 times and I just don't what to say- The tunes are memorable, the melodies are VERY catchy and you guys never miss a note. I like how some songs zig zag around changing direction but never losing their way. Just while typing this I see I'm on song 5 already (Wipeline) Love the cool staccato guitar-work and then the way the notes just start breezing about then back to funky and.. Now the title tune steps up ominous and dark- very Strange Salvage indeed! There is something happening here- and I like what it is! These songs go somewhere, more people should take the journey. DVF — Da Vinci Flinglestein, The quest for the Tone, the tone of the Quest The Syndicate of Surf on YouTube http://www.syndicateofsurf.com/ http://sharawaji.com/ http://surfrockradio.com/ Top
psychonaut Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1305	Posted on Jul 14 2017 09:32 AM Congratulations on the new release! Just ordered the CD. The cover pic is great! — https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger http://coffindaggers.com/ http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com Top
Syndicateofsurf Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio	Posted on Jul 14 2017 06:41 PM This Man knows what end is UP. — Da Vinci Flinglestein, The quest for the Tone, the tone of the Quest The Syndicate of Surf on YouTube http://www.syndicateofsurf.com/ http://sharawaji.com/ http://surfrockradio.com/ Top

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