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Surf Music Is Back In True Form, October 9, 1998
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This review is from: Sway (Audio CD)
Jimi Hendrix once sang that you would never hear surf music again. Wrong! It's back, riding the undertow of swing and lounge. All told, the Blue Hawaiians are the best of this scene that encompasses some good bands (e.g., Phantom Surfers, Aquavelvets, King of Hawaii and Bomboras). This is a more mellow version of surf music -- think moonlit beaches and enjoying cocktails rather than Wipeout. For those looking for a more upbeat surf sound, check out the Bomboras.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Blue Hawaiians hit their stride, August 29, 2001
This review is from: Sway (Audio CD)
This may be their best CD (possible exception is the Christmas CD). The playing is inspired, the arrangements are pure 60s surfdom. Great fidelity to boot. The bonus track should only be listened to STRAIGHT (or you risk years of therapy).
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Their best album, February 6, 2000
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This is the Hawaiians' best album by far. There's not a bad song on it and all of the band's talents are highlighted. This is not rave-up surf--it's mostly more mellow and jazzy. And it's not all instrumental--there are some (all good) vocals.
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Don't forget Oregon's Own Surf Trio, February 17, 1999
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I'm solid with the other reviewer here, but if you like the lounge sounz of the B.H.'s, but want a bit more punch in your surf, check out the Surf Trio (Oregon) and Man or Astroman (Alabama) as well.
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