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The Revels were more of a pre-surf, instrumental booze-rock combo (started
in 1957, officially named The Revels in '58 per the liner notes of the
Sundazed CD), but certainly worthy of mention and yet another "must have"
for instro-enthusiasts - also the original composers of "Church Key" - and
I think that's real drinking going on at the beginning of "Intoxica" - not
just a sound effect! And how can you overlook "Comanche?" - you can't.
Long live instrumental booze-rock!
...and thanks for flattering The Nebulas!!
toofastjim
The Nebulas
www.thenebulas.com
----- Original Message -----
From: surfbandbill <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 5:18 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Essential Surf Listening
> I echo many of Jim's recommendations, and also agree that the Nebulas
> are a "must" of the new bands out there.
> My personal favorite traditional surf band that hasn't yet made the
> list is The Revels, and their cd "Intoxica" on Sundazed is a true
> classic.
> I didn't notice anyone mention The Red Elvises, probably because
> they're hard to pidgeonhole as "surf" but are a pretty good band to
> get you into the general ideas of the surf genre.
> Two 3rd wave bands I've really gotten into are Surf Report and 9th
> Wave - both quality bands and good people to boot. Let's also not
> forget Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, who gained notoriety as the
> band from "Kids in the Hall".
> Other people have mentioned, but I want to reinforce, the two bands I
> would consider most "essential". Those are Los Straitjackets and The
> Blue Hawaiians. These two bands were a big part of the reason I got
> into surf in the first place. I'm not saying they're necessarily
> better than anyone else mentioned, they just have a major
> significance to me.
> One last name to drop is Davie Allan and the Arrows. Once again, not
> necessarily a surf band, but some top-notch instrumental rock.
> Glad to hear surf is still gaining new converts.
> -Surfband Bill
> www.thelavarats.com
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