Members Argali Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Some time back there was a very cool thread/"lounge" devoted to discussions of surf, space and what I like to call "spy" music, which is the kind of twangy stuff you hear in James Bond movies and the like. This summer I want to track down some the best albums these genres have to offer, both obvious and obscure, so let's discuss those too. So who here likes Man or Astroman? I have the Eeviac album and I think it rocks, but I'm wondering if their earlier stuff is better. What do you guys consider to be the best surf and space rock bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thelonius Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Man or Astro Man!!! I got to see them a couple of times back in the day. They're from Alabama as well. There's another band from my area called daikaiju. You have to check these guys out. I'm going to see them this Friday. They are montrous, these guys tour all over the place and have played with Dickie Betts. Here's the link to their website. http://www.daikaiju.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kable Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hey, you forgot the most important one: Spaghetti Western I've dabbled in a lot of things for as long as I've been playing, but instrumental/surf-ish kind of stuff is my main thing, I guess. The guy who taught me how to play was into all this stuff, and it's always been at the root of whatever I've done since. A lot of great stuff out there from fairly new-ish (not 60's) bands... 3 Balls of Fire Pollo Del Mar Aqua Velvets Bambi Molesters Insect Surfers Slacktone Swiv-O-Matics The Mermen Check out Pollo Del Mar's "The Golden State". edit: Hmmm....I think I went overboard with the use of the word "stuff" in this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BmoreTele Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 and extra special for the Effects Forum - the Mysterons. Look for the mystery guitarist/effects maker. http://www.frantone.com/mysterons/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted June 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by BmoreTele and extra special for the Effects Forum - the Mysterons. Look for the mystery guitarist/effects maker.http://www.frantone.com/mysterons/ Hahahaha, awesome, let me re-set up my mac speakers so I can listen to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted June 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by Kable Hey, you forgot the most important one: Spaghetti Western I've dabbled in a lot of things for as long as I've been playing, but instrumental/surf-ish kind of stuff is my main thing, I guess. The guy who taught me how to play was into all this stuff, and it's always been at the root of whatever I've done since. A lot of great stuff out there from fairly new-ish (not 60's) bands... 3 Balls of Fire Pollo Del Mar Aqua Velvets Bambi Molesters Insect Surfers Slacktone Swiv-O-Matics The Mermen Check out Pollo Del Mar's "The Golden State". edit: Hmmm....I think I went overboard with the use of the word "stuff" in this post. I have an album by the Mermen that started off well and got really boring...I'll dig it out and see which one it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kable Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Well, what do you like? Something more chilled out and spacey, or hard and rockin' (but still surf)? Something cartoony/retro or something that's trying to merge the old instrumental stuff with other sensibilities/genres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BR4D Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm a Mermen freak. I love those guys. I also dig Man..or Astroman? , Los Straightjackets, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Ventures , just about any decent surf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted June 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by Kable Well, what do you like? Something more chilled out and spacey, or hard and rockin' (but still surf)? Something cartoony/retro or something that's trying to merge the old instrumental stuff with other sensibilities/genres? I like it all, really. Right now what I'd like some more of is the "hard rockin'" surf variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mel Cooley Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 I dig the Mermen, Shadowy Men..., and especially Laika & The Cosmonauts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToneCarver Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 The B-52's are definitely more 80's than surf, but there is plenty of spy/twang guitar there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airship71 Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 I dig Man Or Astroman? and got to see them live several years ago. I also dig Los Straightjackets, Shawdowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Phono-Comb (a band with members of Shadowy Men), and the Ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elctmist Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Like pretty much all the stuff mentioned. I add Cul De Sac who are el primo space rock with a veener of finger picking goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airship71 Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by elctmist Like pretty much all the stuff mentioned.I add Cul De Sac who are el primo space rock with a veener of finger picking goodness. Cul De Sac is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted June 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by airship71 Cul De Sac is awesome! Everyone always says this, but I bought their soundtrack for The Strangler's Wife and didn't dig it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TwoHeadedBoy Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by Argali So who here likes Man or Astroman? I have the Eeviac album and I think it rocks, but I'm wondering if their earlier stuff is better. My favorite Man Or Astroman record is "Experiment Zero". Haven't listened to all of them, though. "Eeviac" is pretty good. If you want to listen to some Spanish Surf-Rock, try to find "Caliente Caliente" by Los Coronas, they are a great band. Not spacey like Man Or Astroman, but pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Glom-o Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 On Los Straitjackets' album "!Viva! Los Straitjackets", there are three tunes that could be used as movie themes: "Lonely Apache" - When I hear this, I picture James Stewart, Robert Ryan, Richard Widmark, and John Wayne riding their horses along a ridge. Perfect c.-1960 Western theme music. "Lurking in the Shadows" - Theme for a "Private Eye" movie. "Espionage" - Secret agent, man. Great live show, too, particularly when joined by the World-Famous Pontani Sisters. www.straitjackets.com www.pontanisisters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyGrahamCracker Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Yeah. Can anyone recommend any good spaghetti western stuff? I mean, I know the old Leone films and whatnot, and a guy I knew up in Milwaukee burned me some weird old western and porn soundtracks from 1960s Italy. It's been a while since I listened to that stuff, so suggestions are suggested. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airship71 Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Originally posted by Argali Everyone always says this, but I bought their soundtrack for The Strangler's Wife and didn't dig it too much. I've never heard that one. I have "China Gate" and "Crashes to Light, Minutes to its Fall." I really like both of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airship71 Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 I just thought of another good instrumental band, although they're not exactly surf or spy: Pell Mell. I have "Interstate" and "Star City," both good records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rocknrao Posted June 13, 2005 Members Share Posted June 13, 2005 Deadbolt - "You Don't Know Me"Insect Surfers - "I'm in Gear"Sublime - "Steppin Razor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airship71 Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 I just thought of another good surf band: Satan's Pilgrims. Good band, and they wear capes. Capes! Capes are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Argali Posted June 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by rocknrao Deadbolt - "You Don't Know Me"Insect Surfers - "I'm in Gear"Sublime - "Steppin Razor" Insect Surfers...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfsteve Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Caddilac Hitmen. Just what you described in the initial post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfsteve Posted June 14, 2005 Members Share Posted June 14, 2005 Oh, I forgot. Blue Stingrays, which I think is Tom Petty's Heartbreaker-Tom. You get a cool pick w/the CD. Everyone I've played that for digs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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