January Birthdays 
Rumtones - Nazaré b/w La Muñeca 7” (Self-Released)
The first 7” EP from Savannah, Georgia’s Rumtones is an all-out rocker! This wild trio has offered up two tracks of engaging and energetic surf music.
“Nazaré” has all the elements of a classic and killer surf tune! From the opening drum roll, the glissando, and the breakneck speed, you know you’re in for a wild and exciting ride! It is pure speed and adrenaline! Although they are not the first surf band to name a tune after the famous beach in Portugal it’s a worthwhile tune that will get your heart rate elevated. “La Muñeca” slows the pace after flipping the record over. The melody is catchy, and I find it echoing in my head after listening to the tune. There is still a raw and gritty feel to the music even though the reduced tempo is a welcome contrast to the fury of “Nazaré”
Overall, this is a fine introduction to a good band putting out some good music. The players work together well, their style is cohesive yet not redundant, and they drink from several musical wells. The B&W art is eye-catching and has a playful feel to it. Strangely, the only way to visually discern side A from side B is by the contrasting center label art as there is no letter designation. On the B-side, the art is a replica of the cover, and on the A-side, the colors are inverted.
The two tracks are just shy of five minutes and it’s awesome enough that you’ll want to pick up a copy and get this platter on your turntable post haste. It will also inspire you to pick up their 26-track discography CD for well over an hour of listening enjoyment. This 45 PRM EP is limited to 250 copies and is pressed in an opaque sea foam green vinyl. The jacket is oriented for side entry and resides in a polybag. Catch this Portuguese wave on vinyl or digital download at: https://therumtones.bandcamp.com/
As reviewed in Colorado Instrumental Fanzine Issue 3
—Matthew
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