DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11050
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on May 07 2017 02:38 PM
Siniestro, the latest release by our beloved Satan’s Pilgrims is officially out and it’s an excellent addition to one of the finest catalogs of the modern surf music era. This album represents a return to form after the much lauded Psychsploitation album from ( can you believe) 2009. Besides all the great hallmarks of a Pilgrims release - the simple but catchy songwriting, the 3 guitar attack to name two, what stands out most on this album is the production, or rather lack thereof. Of course I don’t really mean that it’s a raw unproduced album, but rather they went old school and put the effort into crafting the sound they wanted playing the songs live and then documenting it. Five seconds in and you can hear that it harkens back to the golden era of the early sixties - a big room and a few mics, and all the instruments bleeding into each other in a sublime soup of sound. One by product of this type of approach is to really appreciate the songs, you have to play them loud, but hey surf music should always be played loud, am I right? (Hell yeah!)
The songs continue in the tradition of the first 5 albums, a trad approach to surf music with hooks galore, powerful drumming and tons of reverb. The songs on the album are all of a piece, but I’ll name a few standouts IMHO. El Cid, with it’s nod to Sandy Nelson’s Casbah, Satan’s Twist with it’s forbidding vibrato and the super catchy Fireball. Great job Pilgrims! Thanks for continuing to be the standard bearer for trad sounding surf music in the 21st century.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
Last edited: May 07, 2017 14:39:11
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2721
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on May 08 2017 09:59 AM
Awesome, thanks for the review Danny. Giddy'up, Mailman! I need it now!
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3770
tn
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Posted on May 08 2017 11:15 AM
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2721
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on May 08 2017 11:37 AM
A rare moment when my location gives me the edge!
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on May 08 2017 11:54 AM
So excited! I'll be keeping watch for it like a crazy person!
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19276
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on May 08 2017 12:55 PM
I got my copy today!!!  
Thanks for the review Danny!
Can't wait to give this a spin (or a thousand).
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surferjoemusic
Joined: Jan 01, 2008
Posts: 2106
Livorno
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Posted on May 08 2017 03:39 PM
The album (CD and 12" vinyl) will be available hopefully by later this week for Europe.
Write me anytime at store@surferjoemusic.com to save your copy!
— Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini
(www.surfmusic.net)
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25546
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 08 2017 04:08 PM
Like a kid waiting for Christmas to come
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on May 08 2017 06:12 PM
Look what I came home to! Sexy velvet cover, too. Beautiful! Great work all around, guys!
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2721
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on May 08 2017 07:14 PM
Unfortunately it didn't make it in time for the radio show but I also got a new camera and some 45s came in from Peru. So yeah, basically Christmas here.
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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tormentos
Joined: Jun 20, 2006
Posts: 188
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Posted on May 08 2017 09:03 PM
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on May 08 2017 09:19 PM
I've been meaning to order this, and just did so. Can't wait.
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
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el_camello
Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
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Posted on May 08 2017 10:15 PM
will there be digital copies available? very excited!
— -Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3770
tn
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Posted on May 08 2017 10:56 PM
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25546
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 09 2017 01:14 AM
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2365
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on May 09 2017 10:46 AM
Got my beautiful black velvet copy yesterday. Once the kid was in bed, I poured me a nice little glass of rum, went into my den, and I played it from start to end. No phone. No distractions. I did get a refill or two (or three??), but other than that, I just wanted to listen.
There is a sound and vibe that is kind of a signature of Satan's Pilgrims. While it is distinct and identifiable, I have a hard time putting it into words. Basically, when listening to Satan's Pilgrims, you know right away that you are listening to Satan's Pilgrims. It's not just from sounding consistent, but something more.
Whatever it is, this album has it in spades. This is a Satan's Pilgrims album!! I don't need to rave about it. I don't need to say it's great. Of course it's great! THIS IS A SATAN'S PILGRIMS ALBUM!
I love the spooky songs like Creep Beat, Ghoul School, and Graveyard Stomp. But Taki (Souvlaki) and Laneda Drag also grabbed me on the first listen. Looking forward to many more listens 
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25546
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 09 2017 12:13 PM
Took the cd with me to work today,
Sitting in my truck, at my first pool.
I don't want to stop listening and go clean the pool.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3770
tn
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Posted on May 09 2017 03:03 PM
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Redfeather
Joined: Jul 30, 2016
Posts: 883
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Posted on May 09 2017 03:14 PM
I've listened to it a few times through now and my appreciation continues to grow. The "sound" is traditional SP and the actual sound--the ambience of the recording room and the minimal setup--is just tits. I think surf music, like jazz, is really best when its recorded live and simply. You guys nailed it. Ted Pilgrim, if you could just go ahead and move back to Portland and you guys start playing regularly, that'd be greaaat.
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tonybologna
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 796
Oakland
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Posted on May 09 2017 07:45 PM
My black velvet fronted LP came in the mail yesterday and I just had a chance to give it a whirl!
Classic Pilgrims: great grooves and production!
The stand out tracks for me are The Fireball, Laneda Drag and Satan's Twist. These guys play like A REAL ROCK N'ROLL band and the groove is felt their recordings. Great work!
— Science friction burns my fingers.
Last edited: May 09, 2017 19:47:25
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