Garagey-surf meets homebrew psych in the reverb chamber:
I keep seeing this referred to as surf, but I vaguely remember a brief soundbite that didn't sound surfy at all.
I'm not doubting that some band could have put out a surf record as late as '68***, but some people (like record dealers) have a habit of describing any random white rock from the sixties as "surf" (except for psych). If the Index are surf, post a soundclip and prove it - feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ***note to those who aren't familar: a surf record from '68 is like a chicken-choking funk record from '87...not impossible, but highly unlikely, since they were too late to be current but too early to be revived _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Not straight dick Dale/Astronauts style, more garagey, but a definite surf feel. In fact, I think this is one of the best mixes of psych and surf ever. And definitely not random white rock--this album deserves its hype IMHO...
For Pickwick33, the photo I promised. Not a great scan, did it quick.
The Tempests, probably '63 or so. My Dad is the one in the top middle, JJ. No recordings, only this and a promo poster using this photo that I have framed. On the back my Dad wrote a letter home to his folks(my grandparents) talking about a new girlfriend he met while lifeguarding at Lake Oconto. Her name was Jeanne, and that was my Mom, so that letter is the first glimmer of young Birdman.
Garagey-surf meets homebrew psych in the reverb chamber:
I keep seeing this referred to as surf, but I vaguely remember a brief soundbite that didn't sound surfy at all.
I'm not doubting that some band could have put out a surf record as late as '68***, but some people (like record dealers) have a habit of describing any random white rock from the sixties as "surf" (except for psych). If the Index are surf, post a soundclip and prove it - feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ***note to those who aren't familar: a surf record from '68 is like a chicken-choking funk record from '87...not impossible, but highly unlikely, since they were too late to be current but too early to be revived _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Not straight dick Dale/Astronauts style, more garagey, but a definite surf feel. In fact, I think this is one of the best mixes of psych and surf ever. And definitely not random white rock--this album deserves its hype IMHO...
this rejuvinates my love for the genre. Soooo good
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Here's a few tracks--
http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1RGMN7S4MJ1Q817DQ40W12ZTAF
Not straight dick Dale/Astronauts style, more garagey, but a definite surf feel. In fact, I think this is one of the best mixes of psych and surf ever. And definitely not random white rock--this album deserves its hype IMHO...
For Pickwick33, the photo I promised. Not a great scan, did it quick.
The Tempests, probably '63 or so. My Dad is the one in the top middle, JJ. No recordings, only this and a promo poster using this photo that I have framed. On the back my Dad wrote a letter home to his folks(my grandparents) talking about a new girlfriend he met while lifeguarding at Lake Oconto. Her name was Jeanne, and that was my Mom, so that letter is the first glimmer of young Birdman.
this rejuvinates my love for the genre. Soooo good