Surfin' With The Astronauts/Everything Is A-OK! [2-on-1 CD]

Astronauts | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B0000008BM
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,606 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > Rock > Rock Guitarists > Surf Guitar
  • #33 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Rock Guitarists
  • #40 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Oldies & Retro

Track Listings

1. Baja

2. Surfin' U.S.A.

3. Misirlou

4. Surfer's Stomp

5. Susie-Q

6. Pipeline

7. Kuk

8. Banzai Pipeline

9. Movin'

10. Baby Let's Play House

11. Let's Go Trippin'

12. Batman

13. Bo Diddley

14. If I Had a Hammer

15. It's So Easy

16. Dream Lover

17. Wine, Wine, Wine

18. Money (That's What I Want)

19. Big Boss Man

20. Stormy Monday

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

If surf music's all-time heavyweight champions the Trashmen can hail from Minneapolis (where the lake swell wouldn't wipe out a canary), why shouldn't a landlocked cowabunga powerhouse emerge from Boulder, Colorado? That would be the Astronauts, whose lead guitarist, Rich Fifield (with the aid of legendary L.A. producer David Hassinger) wrung from his axe the wettest reverb known to humanity. Workmanlike vocals are split between Fifield and bassist Stormy Patterson, but stellar versions of "Misirlou" and "Pipeline" on Surfin' that are what set the group apart from the pack. The second record included on this CD, A-OK, attempts a little genre splicing, surfing up versions of Trini Lopez's hit "If I Had a Hammer" and Buddy Holly's "It's So Easy." Surprisingly, the concept holds water. --Jud Cost

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ringing Fender lead guitars for crisp mid-60's surf/rock, July 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Surfin' With The Astronauts/Everything Is A-OK! [2-on-1 CD] (Audio CD)

This group harkens back to simpler times when hot Fender Jaguars and Jazzmasters produced ringing rock and surf tunes. A polished group featuring twin lead guitars! Smooth as silk surf sounds and great cover songs of the mid-60's. A time when rock was pure and simple and ringing guitar instrumentals were "tough". Boulder, Colo based Astronauts toured campuses nationwide with their resume of great dance music. "Polished" best describes their act...heads above other campus based groups of the era, ie. Kingsmen etc. Fans of the early 60's campus touring bands sounds will love these CD's. Fender guitar fans will rejoice.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock At Its Best!, June 25, 2001

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Dennis Fria (City By The Sea, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surfin' With The Astronauts/Everything Is A-OK! [2-on-1 CD] (Audio CD)

As a lifelong fan of these guys I had to replace my worn out vinyl of these two LP's, which I purchased in 1963 and '64! Polished really doesn't describe their performances! Electric is more like it! Inspiration to a hundred "garage bands" these guys knew how to turn on a crowd. Incidentally, they were the No. 3 band in Japan for many years, right after the Beatles and the Ventures! This CD has some of the best Surf Genre music ever recorded - timeless! Buy it - you'll love it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Surf Group---Ever., March 1, 2005

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Carl Beckmann - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surfin' With The Astronauts/Everything Is A-OK! [2-on-1 CD] (Audio CD)

In the 60's every chance I had I would go to the University of Denver Student Union or Eliche's to dance to these guys. Unlike groups like the Beach Boys, The Astronauts were as good in person (actually better given the true sound)as on the LP's. Buy it if you like the surf sound, it won't disappoint.