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If you could only own 10 Surf albums, What would they be?
Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 654 California |
Posted on Sep 05 2008 03:24 PM
Hello all.... If you could own 10 surf albums and no others, which ones would you definately have to have. |
Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area 
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 03:43 PM
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Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1544 Bethlehem, GA 
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 03:55 PM
For "classic" surf, if I was just starting out, I'd look for compilation albums that have a variety of the standard surf tunes by the original artists. Things like "The Best of 60's Surf", "Rock Instrumental Classics-Vol.5 Surf", "Revenge of the Surf Instrumentals", etc. These comp albums, which were very plentiful in the mid/late 90's are getting harder to find. Check the Amazon, Spinout and Double Crown sites (among others) to see what's currently available. The Pulp Fiction movie soundtrack is good to have as well. I'm a big Los Straitjackets fan, particularly their earlier (non-vocal) albums, but it isn't exactly pure surf. Same with The Ventures. But The Ventures were a HUGE influence on us older guys and they covered several surf songs. For "modern" surf, what is normally referred to as Third Wave, we all have our favorites, but here are a few of mine: The Volcanos - Surf Quake There are zillions of other surf albums out there. Happy hunting!!! —Jack Booth The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) Last edited: Sep 05, 2008 16:18:49 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 03:58 PM
well..4 of them would be in the Cowabunga Box set... and one more would be the Guitar Player Legends of Guitar: Surf Vol 1 cd... |
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Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 490 Chicago 
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 03:59 PM
This would be a good start: Man or Astroman - Destroy all Astromen Also Frankie and the Pool Boys is amasing and so is Madeira Carpe Tunnel Syndrom |
Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 04:20 PM
I could not even imagine only being able to own 10. But if 10 was it, maybe I'd choose: Jim Messina & His Jesters - Dragsters Wow, that was hard! —Ryan |
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Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 654 California |
Posted on Sep 05 2008 04:23 PM
Hey thanks you guys! These sound like a great place to start. I have most of the Man or Astroman discography covered. I have always been a big fan of MOAM. They are the main reason I am so interested in surf. But now that I have been visiting SG101, I am realizing that there are a ton of great surf bands out there. Of course I have listened to the Ventures, Dick Dale and all of the classics, but hearing bands like the Surf Coasters & Satans Pilgrims, has really gotten me hooked. |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 04:37 PM
I have to HIGHLY recommend the Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar Vol. 1-4. Those are FANTASTIC comps, and will introduce you to a ton of 1st wave bands. They are all available on Amazon. —
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1132 Northern CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 05:19 PM
How rare is this record? |
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Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 490 Chicago
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 05:28 PM
Both Slacktones of course and any one of the many best of the Surf Coasters is good, and Torquays Somewhere in California is most excellent. |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19303 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 05:40 PM
We had a desert island disc thread around here somewhere. Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Jan 30, 2007 Posts: 448 50,000 Light-Years Beyond Planet Claire
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 05:43 PM
Surfin' With The Astronauts |
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Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 654 California |
Posted on Sep 05 2008 06:04 PM
I apologize for bringing this up again. Im sure this topic or very similar has been discussed before. I guess I could have just asked where should I start out. To me discovering new music and artists I have never heard, new favorite bands, locating hard to find rare records is just so exillerating. P.S. This is a great forum, and everyone here has some great advice, as well as a vast amount of knowledge. Keep it up!! |
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 278
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 06:06 PM
I think the original 60s version of the vinyl LP is quite rare, or if not rare, at least very expensive. There was a reissue with a cheezy cover in the late 70s or early 80s which probably isn't as pricey I found a double CD featurng this album and Adrian & The Sunsets from one of the british mail order sites (Bomp mail order maybe) within the last 2-3 years. The Jesters material is well worth the currency conversion and overseas shipping, although I think I got some other stuff too. tfj |
Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 657 Buenos Aires 
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 06:12 PM
Surfin' With The Astronauts El Papu & los Fantasticos Reverberantes |
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Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 654 California |
Posted on Sep 05 2008 06:14 PM
Heres one on ebay right now. |
Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 06:20 PM
Hard to list just ten..maybe should do ten from "each wave"? |
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Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 08:03 PM
Yeah, this one and the S/T (with the discoesque cover) go for over $50 on ebay these days). Ryan |
Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Sep 05 2008 11:33 PM
This is an unfair question, but here goes anyways. In no particular order: Carpe Noctem - Madeira |
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area
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Posted on Sep 06 2008 12:10 AM
The Astronauts - Rarities Last edited: Sep 07, 2008 01:44:25 |
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not shure, but ill get back to you on this.
