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I agree with what Brian and Ivan are saying here about Head
Shrinkin' Fun. Jacob, listen to it again man!
I spoke with Gregg recently, he actually gave us a really cool
review of our album, so it's always nice to hear that from people
you've looked up to. To go along with what Ivan and Brian are
trying to get across about the Bomboras(I think)...they were REALLY
explosive and full of energy, but in more of a traditional sense
than someone like Slacktone or the Surf Coasters, which are two
bands I'm sure a lot here would say are full of energy.
When I spoke with Gregg, he said Organ Grinder was his favorite
album, and I have to agree. The vocals on that album are REALLY
great. But he did say overall he wasn't very happy with their
sounds in the studio, and thought they were a much better live
band. I would have enjoyed seeing these guys live. Gregg got a
great sound from his Stratocaster BTW.
Bill
www.reluctantaquanauts.com
--- In , "ipongrac" <ipongrac@g...>
wrote:
>
> --- In , "Brian Neal" <bgneal@g...>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In , "ipongrac" <ipongrac@g...>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In , "Jacob Dobner"
> > > <jacobdobner@y...> wrote:
> > ...
> > > > I got the Bombora's Head Shrinkin' Fun and I don't care much
> for it.
> > >
> > > I love, LOVE that album!!! Jacob, definitely give it more of
a
> > > chance. Not the most melodic band around, but on that album
> there
> > > are some songs where these guys just GO OFF!! Some of the
> highest-
> > > energy surf music ever, I think.
> >
> > Yeah, me too. A few years ago I knew nothing about The Bomboras,
> just
> > people raving about them on Cowabunga. Imagine my surprise when I
> > found "Head Shrinkin' Fun" at a used CD store over lunch one
day. I
> > think I paid 5 or 6 bucks for it. Boy did that make my day.
There is
> > some great stuff on there! Definitely give it another listen.
When
> you
> > get all those guys with their guitars, organs, and drums pointed
in
> > the right direction...look out! That's some crazy, wild ass
stuff
> there!
>
> Brian and me - separated at birth?? ;)
>
> I have to say also that I think Dave Klein is probably one of the
> VERY best drummers in the nineties surf, and definitely the most
> underrated. When I listen to him I often find myself thinking
that I
> like hearing this guy playing surf even more than Dusty! He's got
a
> more traditional style than Dusty and he's heavy on the snare,
which
> I'm crazy about. And he's just freakin' explosive!!
>
> Long live Dave Klein!
>
> Ivan
