Sandstorm

Madeira | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Double Crown
• ASIN: B000EHSVDW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,217 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madeira's Sandstorm, April 22, 2007

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Michael F. Riesenman (Springfield, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sandstorm (Audio CD)

In the early 1960's, southern California was taken by storm by a new musical sound, a double-picked, lightning tremelo guitar style unheard of til then. The musician was Dick Dale, and his reverb-drenched playing (known to melt a guitar pick after one tune) fostered a host of imitators like the Chantays, Pyramids, Astronauts, Belairs as well as vocal groups like the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. And so began the first wave of surf music. In the late 1970's and on into the 1980's, the sound was re-introduced by the likes of Jon & the Nightriders, the Wedge, the Malibooz, the Surf Raiders. The surf sound was back, and I was delighted. Then "Pulp Fiction" helped to kick start what many feel is the third wave, when it showcased Mr. Dale's "Miserlou" to many old and young fans. Surf instrumental music is alive and well, and is represented by one of the finer groups currently out there, The Madeira. Having become quite familiar with Ivan Pongracic's quitar playing while with the Space Cossacks, I was quite excited on the pre-publicity surrounding his new band and new release. From the Middle Eastern rhythm of "El Caliph" with its pounding tribal drums to the soft and mysterious "Crescent Moon", from the energy-driven "Sandstorm" to the beautiful and thirst-quenching "Oasis", this release is pure listening pleasure. Yes, surf instrumental music is alive and well, and this is one group that is doing its finest to keep it that way.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy The Ride, April 22, 2007

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William A. Grossman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sandstorm (Audio CD)

I have been listening to instrumental and surf music since 1958 and this CD contains songs with excellent composition, instrumentation, and playing passion. My investment is indeed of value. See the group perform if you can. Buy the CD and enjoy the ride!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really DO like it!, April 22, 2007

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Kristena E. Hernandez "TikiTena" (Reverbia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sandstorm (Audio CD)

The CD is amazing. I am an admirer of the Cossacks, so this CD is a welcome addition to my collection. I find this to be a quality recording of excellent original tunes. If you enjoy Mediterranean-flavored tunes and plenty of reverb, I highly suggest purchasing this CD. If you ever have a chance to witness the live performance of this band, it only adds to the experience.