The Fractals Death by Fender

It’s Fender Jaguar guitars ahoy on the new release “Death by Fender” by a Duluth quartet called the Fractals.

Led by the talented axe-wielding duo of Jimi Cooper and Barry Pirkola, the Fractals draw on the seminal sound of the Ventures and surf guitar god Dick Dale, then combine that with the sonic rumblings of the legendary Link Wray and the British rock of the early Who to come up with a sound that is referenceable as well as their own.

The title track is dual Fender Jaguar guitars leading the attack with lots of tremolo, lots of eighth-note figures and lots of snaky little themes that dart and swerve between the two guitars.

“VooDoo Bossa” sounds like the spawn of the Allman Brothers mating with the theme song of a ’70s daytime dating show starring Wink Martindale.

Jimi Cooper’s “Space Fink” combines surf guitar with spaghetti western ambience like Dick Dale mixed with Enno Marrcoine.

“Fender Bender” is a little 12-bar blues riff with guitar generated 'hot rod sounds' surf solos and with a stop time section in the middle.

“Fractal Stroll” has the same vibe as its namesake “The Stroll,” (Think Link Wrays's 'Rumble') complete with hand claps and finger pops and a slinky groove.

Pirkala’s “What’s the Hesitation” is the pop-ier side of the Fractals with ’60s pop background “weeeooos”.

“My T-Bucket” is a funky little stroll featuring and old car horn and Lefty on vocals!

Continuing the hot rod theme, “Quarter Pounder” is not about hamburger as you might guess, but instead HOT ROD racing!

“Desert Shores” has the aroma of Santo & Johnny’s pedal steel instrumental ballad. This surf ballad evokes the peaceful feeling of a perfect day at a tropical beach.

“Mothra” has a Hendrix/Cream vibe. It goes hand in hand with the visual impact of Mothra, the famous giant moth that appears in Mothra vs Godzilla!

“Woodland Boys” also has ’60s Who stamped all over it. A tale of growing up in Duluth's rough Woodland community.


Tracklist:

01. What's the Hesitation? (3:03)
02. Death by Fender (2:35)
03. My T-Bucket (2:44)
04. Quarter Pounder (2:51)
05. Fender Bender (3:16)
06. Andy Cried (3:44)
07. Space Fink 3:06
08. Desert Shores (3:39)
09. Spy vs. Spy (3:46)
10. My T-Bird (4:25)
11. Fractal Stroll (3:31)
12. Voodoo Bossa (3:16)
13. Runnin' (For the Front Door) (3:44)
14. Devil Girl Martian (2:54)
15. Woodland Boys (3:37)
16. Mothra (4:35)

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Palmero Surf Experience Far From Famous

The Palermo Surf Experience play with extreme volume and energy, while not racing along. The upside are 12 mostly very good songs delivered with excellent guitar and drums. the downside is inconsistent mixing, lead guitar often too low in the mix, and drums often to prominent. While this serves the intensity, it subdues the melodies and sense of ensemble that's clearly in the performance. My guess is that this is an excellent band that would wear you out live, and one that will deliver killer recordings once the formula is found. I really like this disc, aside from the production values. Phil Dirt

Tracklist:
01. Evil Desert Ghost Train From Hell (With Death)
02. Shake n Fake
03. Stealth Rodeo
04. Powerkraut
05. Run Run Retard
06. Fabrin s Fabulous Fight Night
07. Silence Is Violence
08. RIP Curl Renegade
09. Santas Sweet Revenge
10. Gin Atomic
11. Viagra Falls
12. Still Strippin

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The Irradiates - Audio Mental Manipulation Device

The fabulous 4 surf masters are back with a brand new album recorded and produced at Electrical Audio (Chicago, USA) by Steve Albini. « Audio Mental Manipulation Device » is the result of several experiments you're already part of : 11 tracks are now ready to conquer the planet Earth! Get your ticket and reach the stars, or The Irradiates will soon spread lethal waves in your neighborhood!



Tracklist:

01. (00:04:22) The Irradiates - 350° Fahrenheit
02. (00:03:07) The Irradiates - Biometric Data
03. (00:02:53) The Irradiates - Pilot by Microwaves
04. (00:03:50) The Irradiates - Black Tiki Procession
05. (00:03:56) The Irradiates - Ida's Tentacles
06. (00:02:17) The Irradiates - Dark Clouds
07. (00:02:56) The Irradiates - Sun Projector
08. (00:03:03) The Irradiates - Well Stated
09. (00:03:17) The Irradiates - Point to Point
10. (00:05:02) The Irradiates - DK-Ultra
11. (00:02:54) The Irradiates - Microch

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The Irradiates - Audio Mental Manipulation Device

The fabulous 4 surf masters are back with a brand new album recorded and produced at Electrical Audio (Chicago, USA) by Steve Albini. « Audio Mental Manipulation Device » is the result of several experiments you're already part of : 11 tracks are now ready to conquer the planet Earth! Get your ticket and reach the stars, or The Irradiates will soon spread lethal waves in your neighborhood!



Tracklist:

01. (00:04:22) The Irradiates - 350° Fahrenheit
02. (00:03:07) The Irradiates - Biometric Data
03. (00:02:53) The Irradiates - Pilot by Microwaves
04. (00:03:50) The Irradiates - Black Tiki Procession
05. (00:03:56) The Irradiates - Ida's Tentacles
06. (00:02:17) The Irradiates - Dark Clouds
07. (00:02:56) The Irradiates - Sun Projector
08. (00:03:03) The Irradiates - Well Stated
09. (00:03:17) The Irradiates - Point to Point
10. (00:05:02) The Irradiates - DK-Ultra
11. (00:02:54) The Irradiates - Microchip

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Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack Shake Those Hula Hips

BIG KAHUNA and the Copa Cat Pack is BACK with Shake Those Hula Hips, an album that shakes and stirs the flavors of big band swing, Hawaiian songs, TV themes, Las Vegas lounge, and full-strength party music into a big, tasty, mightily swinging, musical Mai Tai. An artful arranger, masterful saxophonist, hip crooner and animated bandleader, the BIG KAHUNA (aka Matt Catingub) packs fun and excitement into each and every swinging note. The tunes on this album don't really remind one of Hawaii, even though there are some great Hawaiian standards. In fact, this album makes you wanna get up and dance swing or latin, and that's not a bad thing at all. Even though the album art and song selection had me expecting a more relaxed "Island" experience, complete with lilting voices and steel guitars. This album turned out to be more up-tempo swingin' big band with a rather impressive horn section. I was amazed by the musicianship and fun that was packed into this album. The songs are pure big band fun. The arrangement of "I Dream of Jeannie" will have you breaking out in a sweat just listening to it. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the music on this album.



Tracks
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01.Hawaii Five-O
02.Fever
03.Ain't No Big Thing
04.Avalon
05.Hey Baby (Shake Those Hula Hips)
06.It Don't Mean A Thing (If Ain't Got That Swing)
07.Princess Poo-Poo-Ly Has Plenty Papaya
08.I Dream Of Jeannie
09.And the Angels Sing
10.Waikiki
11.In the Mood
12.Little Grass Shack
13.It Was A Very Good Year
14.Tequila

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Guitar Mania V11

01. Adventure - Driving Guitars 01:49
02. Adventure - Al Capone 02:40
03. Adventure - Lady of Spain 01:59
04. Adventure - Panhandle Rag 01:27
05. The Jumping Strings - Don't Cry For Me Argentina 03:14
06. The Jumping Strings - Little Princess 03:17
07. The Jumping Strings - Round and Round 01:57
08. The Jumping Strings - Spring Is Nearly Here 03:12
09. The Vickings - Return Of The Graaze 02:30
10. The Vickings - Rollin' Dice 03:02
11. The Vickings - Warming Up 02:56
12. The Vickings - Vicking Boogie 02:06
13. The East&West Rockers - Guitar Boogie 03:06
14. The East&West Rockers - In The Mood 03:01
15. The East&West Rockers - My Happiness 02:48
16. The East&West Rockers - Teen Scene 03:21
17. The Party Strings - Siboney 02:24
18. The Party Strings - Dardanella 02:52
19. The Party Strings - Rarity Stranger 03:55
20. The Party Strings - The Breeze and I 03:09
21. The Explosion Rockets - Little Breeze 03:51
22. The Explosion Rockets - Space Creature 02:22
23. The Explosion Rockets - Spanish Riders 02:26
24. The New Savages - Once 03:32
25. The New Savages - San Antonio Rose 02:45
26. The Shaking Silhouets - Wipe Out 02:53

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The Grand Award All Stars - Percussion And Brass

No instruments can match the thrills afforded by the brillant brassiness of trumpets and trombones and the stubbing insistent rhythms of the drums, scratches, bells, rattlers and cymbals that make up the percussion sections of this album. Recorded with the "Pase-X" process which creates a panorama of sound and eliminates the "hole in the middle" effect. All that backed by the perfectionism of Enoch Light. Extensive description at the back cover.

TRACKLIST
01 THE BOY NEXT DOOR
02 THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME
03 MUSIC MAESTRO PLEASE
04 DANNY BOY
05 NATURE BOY
06 I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
07 THAT' S MY DESIRE
08 I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF A LETTER
09 HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE
10 ALLAH'S HOLIDAY
11 I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING
12 TALK OF THE TOWN

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Guitar Mania V12

01. The Goldfingers - Thundernest 02:22
02. The Goldfingers - Wabash Blues 02:42
03. The Goldfingers - Joey's Song 02:18
04. The Goldfingers - Space Walk 02:26
05. The Goldfingers - Skintops Blues 02:43
06. The Goldfingers - Shamus O'toole 02:16
07. The Elektro Strings - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 02:52
08. The Elektro Strings - Sultans of Swing 03:09
09. The Elektro Strings - Eight Days A Week 01:57
10. The Elektro Strings - Local Hero 03:18
11. The Elektro Strings - Memory 03:19
12. The Black Bandits - Little Robin (Long Long Ago) 02:23
13. The Black Bandits - Theme From Shame 02:44
14. The Black Bandits - Tales Of A Raggy Tramline 02:06
15. The Black Bandits - Wien Wien Nur Du Allein 02:55
16. The Jaguars - Red Hot Navigator 02:39
17. The Jaguars - University Boulevard 02:50
18. The Jaguars - Journey To The Stars 02:29
19. The Jaguars - The Wedge Paradiso 02:25
20. The East & West Rockers - Ajoen Ajoen 01:48
21. The East & West Rockers - Black Swan 02:48
22. The East & West Rockers - Carioca 02:49
23. The East & West Rockers - Siri Nande 02:21
24. The East & West Rockers - Yellow Jacket 02:19
25. The East & West Rockers - La Golondrina 03:07
26. The Midnight Ramblers - Rampage 02:08

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The Exotic Guitars Indian Love Call

Beautiful guitar music by The Exotic Guitars, a group from Hawaii, with styles ranging from the resonant electro-twanging, to laguid rhythms from the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii. The Exotic Guitars are a little bit lounge, a little bit Duane Eddy twang and a little bit Dick Dale surf sound. This kind of guitar music was very popular at the 60s and 70s, especially by groups that added their special "exotic" flavor, like The Exotic Guitars. Enjoy.

TRACKLIST
01 - Indian Love Call
02 - La Paloma
03 - Battle Hymn Of The Republic
04 - Pearly Shells
05 - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
06 - Sabre Dance
07 - Vaya Con Dios
08 - Galveston
09 - Green Door
10 - Petite Fleur
11 - Trying
12 - Moon River

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Guitar Mania V13

Twang a dang dang.

01. Pekka Tiilikainen And The Beatmakers - The Lonely Guitar Twist 02:03
02. Pekka Tiilikainen And The Beatmakers - The Deceiver's Way 02:20
03. Pekka Tiilikainen And The Beatmakers - Lights Of The World 02:47
04. Pekka Tiilikainen And The Beatmakers - The Most Beautiful Thank You 02:28
05. Adventure - Guitar Boogie 03:21
06. Adventure - Opus Twist 01:47
07. Adventure - Candy Dancer 02:07
08. Adventure - Wipe OutLet's Go! 03:44
09. The Party Strings - Amapola 03:20
10. The Party Strings - La Rosita #2 03:02
11. The Party Strings - Tico Tico 02:02
12. The Party Strings - Rarity Breeze 02:42
13. The Silhouets - Foot Tapper 02:33
14. The Silhouets - Temptation 02:09
15. The Silhouets - The Savage 02:23
16. The Silhouets - Little B 05:16
17. The Rocking Birds - Gunfight Saloon 01:51
18. The Rocking Birds - Lonely Guitar 03:30
19. The Rocking Birds - La Golondrina 03:14
20. The Rocking Birds - Wipe Out 02:08
21. The Rocking Birds - Happy Guitar 02:03
22. Atlantis - In The Mood 02:20
23. Atlantis - The Rumble 02:01
24. Atlantis - Tonight 02:16
25. The Desperates - La Comparsa 03:20
26. The Desperates - Theme for Young Lovers 02:40

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Les Giutars du Diable

French beat instros from the 60's. Very well done.
1. Lover of Saint-Jean
2. Pepe
3. Bongo Ben
4. Calcutta
5. Fich' le Camp Jack I
6. Danse le Twist Avec Moi
7. Twistin' U.S.A
8. Fly
9. Percolator
10. Lecon de Twist
11. Ya Ya Twist
12. Retiens la Nuit
13. Brigitte
14. Laisse Jouer la Batterie
15. Le Lion est Mort Ce Soir
16. Sous le Ciel Ecossais
17. Twist Liberte 1
18. Madison Twist
19. Ma Melodie
20. With You
21. Hopy-Dopy!
22. De Tout Mon Ceour
23. J'Entends Siffler le Train
24. la Lueur des Torches, A
25. Java des Gens Qui S'Aiment
26. Mouvement Perpetuel
27. Baby John
28. Loin
29. L'Idole des Jeunes
30. S.L.C. Twist
31. Les Mots des Javas
32. He Oui!
33. Sheila
34. Chariot
35. Le Pack
36. Galaxie
37. Pendant les Vacances
38. Holiday For Strings
39. Nashville
40. Bach "I"
41. Les Indomptes
42. Le Bastion
43. Train Bleu
44. Enfin les Vacances
45. Slave Merchant
46. Tico-Tico
47. Les Choses de la Maison
48. Nuit
49. N'Avoue Jamais
50. Trop Tard, Trop Tard

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Guitar Mania V8

Keep on keepin' on.
01. The Mustangs - Original Country Sinister 02:18
02. The Mustangs - Wonderful Land 02:02
03. The Mustangs - Theme From Young Lovers 02:39
04. The Mustangs - Coffee 02:39
05. Black Bandits - Rhapsody In Rock 02:32
06. Black Bandits - Ja-Da 02:14
07. Black Bandits - Geisha 01:56
08. Black Bandits - Wild Geese 02:37
09. Eastern Aces - 18th Century Rock 03:40
10. Eastern Aces - Sweet Georgia Brown 03:52
11. Eastern Aces - Pulau Ambon 03:39
12. Eastern Aces - Yellow Jacket 03:34
13. Explosion Rockets - Atlantis 02:44
14. Explosion Rockets - Foot Tapper 02:30
15. Explosion Rockets - Guitar Boogie 02:34
16. Explosion Rockets - Johnny Guitar 02:57
17. The Silhouets - Princess In Love 03:34
18. The Silhouets - The Cruel Sea 02:36
19. The Silhouets - Tin Soldiers 03:25
20. The Silhouets - Wonderful Land For Lovers 02:57
21. Kiliaan Brothers - South Of The Border 03:08
22. Kiliaan Brothers - Nivram 02:47
23. Kiliaan Brothers - Once 03:01
24. Pekka Tiilikainen & The Beatmakers - Widow's Daughter Twist 01:55
25. Pekka Tiilikainen & The Beatmakers - Let It Be Me 02:57

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101 Strings - Golden Hour Of Tangos

Just put them into your CD/media player and enjoy them for dinner, for a party or just winding down from a stressful day. Rich, robust, and totally refined--you can't go wrong with the totally wonderful music of the 101 Strings!

Tracklist

Side A
01. La Cumparsita
02. La Golondrina
03. Mandolinos Espanol
04. Tango For Strings
05. Olympic Gold Tango
06. Adios Muchachos
07. Tango Very Much
08. Orchids In The Moonlight
09. Two Hearts
10. Serenantella
11. Jealousy

Side B
12. Blue Tango
13. Tango Continental
14. Amethyst
15. Tango Of The Bells
16. El Chocolo
17. When Will We Know
18. Tango Of The Roses
19. Isabella Tango
20. La Spagnola
21. Tango Pizzicato
22. Toledo Tango

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Guitar Mania V9

More of the best guitar of the 60's.
01. Mustangs - Brazil 02:46
02. Mustangs - 5th Camel 02:23
03. Mustangs - Sylvia's Dream 02:22
04. Mustangs - Theme From Leningrad 01:41
05. Blue Moon Rockers - The Third Man 02:32
06. Blue Moon Rockers - Gringo 02:30
07. Blue Moon Rockers - Gitarren Spielt Auf 02:52
08. Blue Moon Rockers - Darktown Strutters Ball 01:50
09. Arrows - Theme From A Filleted Place 02:16
10. Arrows - Frightened City 02:22
11. Arrows - Big Boy 02:10
12. Arrows - Cosy 02:53
13. Desperates - Al Capone 03:48
14. Desperates - Hurricane Beat 02:44
15. Desperates - Once 03:17
16. Desperates - Wheels 01:52
17. Astronauts - Pacific 02:13
18. Astronauts - Sabre Dance 02:08
19. Astronauts - Guitar Samba 03:08
20. Astronauts - Buckaroo 02:20
21. Astronauts - Ragtime Baby 02:32
22. Boys - Exodus 03:09
23. Boys - So Sad 02:07
24. Boys - The Golden Sea 02:49
25. Krontjong Devils - Black Eyes Surf 02:39

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Big Dave & The Ultrasonics ST

I have gotten quite jaded over the last few years listening to knock-off Chicago Blues clones, both white and black. It seems you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a band trying to replicate the sound created in Chicago during the 1950's. Granted, it was great music, but it gets a bit tiring after a while, listening to one sound-alike band after another.

Big Dave and the Ultrasonics starts there in a marginal way then goes out to create an original identity of it's own. This band really rocks. There's not a weak member in the bunch and they all shine equally on this album. The arrangements are as tight as can be and they have plenty of room for superb jamming and instrumental prowess. The harmonica, keyboard, drums and bass are all outstanding with a jump blues focus rather than the guitar dominated Chitown sound. good choice for blues hounds who want something on the more sophisticated side.

01. She's The King
02. Jump Street
03. Black Coffee
04. She Can't Keep A Secret
05. A Month Of Sundays
06. Back In The Hot Seat
07. I Hear Your Voice
08. Everybody Wants A Cadillac
09. Escuchame
10. Phone Fun
11. My Baby's Sweeter
12. Big Bad Blues Train
13. Junkman
14. I Can't Fly
15. Ooh My My

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Guitar Mania V10

Twangulation.

01. Rarity Strings - Party Boogie 02:43
02. Rarity Strings - Vaya Con Dios 04:18
03. Rarity Strings - Rarity Island 02:11
04. Rarity Strings - La Rosita 03:04
05. Jaguars - Laguna Beach 01:46
06. Jaguars - Junior 02:22
07. Jaguars - Saturday Night at the Duckpoint 02:44
08. Jaguars - Tailspin 04:20
09. Valiants - Amapola 04:11
10. Valiants - Mister Moto 02:40
11. Valiants - My Indonesian Girl 03:45
12. Valiants - Wheels 02:08
13. Black Bandits - Melody in F 02:01
14. Black Bandits - San Antonio Rose 02:36
15. Black Bandits - Pizzicato Twist 02:29
16. Black Bandits - The Savage 02:21
17. Explosion Rockets - Holiday Moon 03:39
18. Explosion Rockets - Midnight 02:30
19. Explosion Rockets - Ajoen Ajoen 01:48
20. Explosion Rockets - Carioca 03:06
21. Surphonics - Goldfinger 02:36
22. Surphonics - Puopee De Cire Poupee De Son 02:10
23. Surphonics - Man of Mystery 02:16
24. Surphonics - Wipe Out 02:11
25. Surphonics - Sleepwalk 02:29

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