It Came From the Beach: Surf, Drag & Rockin' Instros From Downey [Import]

Various Artists (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 9, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Ace (U.K.)
• ASIN: B001CDF03Q
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,747 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Surf Rat - THE RUMBLERS

2. Bangalore - THE BLAZERS

3. Cecila Ann - THE SURFTONES

4. Twitchin' - THE PASTEL SIX

5. Downey Surf - THE NEVEGANS

6. Hanging One - THE RAMBLERS

7. Beaver Patrol - THE BLAZERS

8. Destruction - THE RUMBLERS

9. Kopout - THE HUSTLERS

10. One Armed Bandit - THE NEVEGANS

11. Mustang - SIR FROG & THE TOADS

12. Shore Break - THE BLAZERS

13. Wailin' Out - THE HUSTLERS

14. Mocolotion - THE RIVIAIRES

15. Riptide - THE CHEVELLS

16. Hi Octane - THE RUMBLERS

17. Wimo Stomp - THE PASTEL SIX

18. Take It Off - THE PASTEL SIX

19. Rendezvous Rods - THE PASTEL SIX

20. Let There Be Surf - THE CHEVELLS

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

26 rockin' instrumentals from the studio that created the Chantays' Pipeline and the Rumblers' Boss.

This compilation ties together all the surf and rocking instrumentals recorded at the Downey Studios or for Downey Records in the early 60s. Most were released on small indie boutique labels, if not on the Downey imprint itself.

There are some previously unreleased items, and a few that were initially unearthed for a now-deleted, badly mastered and totally un-annotated Dunhill CD in the 80s. With this release we have tried to include as much information as possible in Brian Nevill's exhaustive sleeve notes together with some great photos for the booklet.

This is a must for surf and instrumental fans who like to have one studio, one label, one legend in one place. For everyone else, we've got alternate takes and unavailable masters, so there's no excuse for this not to be on your shelf.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ranging from uninspired to incompetent, April 3, 2010

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This review is from: It Came From the Beach: Surf, Drag & Rockin' Instros From Downey (Audio CD)

No hidden gems here - the comparison to a Rhino collection is laughable. I love this kind of music, and I could barely get through the whole CD. Not worth the listening time, let alone the price. Many songs are very poorly mixed, and most seem like warm-ups or discard takes. Too bad the title is the best part of the package.