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Yes, the reviews are pouring in!
OK, we have one, here it is.
By none other than the venerable Phil Dirt of
ReverbCentral.
Most of these and others are available on the "Music" section of the site.
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From the NESMALive CD release:
"Lorelei" [live] (4 stars)
I don't know what it is about Jonnie Dog and the Dingos,
but their music has a distant allure about it that's compelling.
This simple and beautiful song is very nicely written. Better sound is a must for this,
'cuz the murk does not allow the subtleties to come out. Still, I like this a lot.
Surf Instrumental Stereo
note: this song was also included on DoubleCrown Records "Digging For Gold" compilation.
From the Surfbands.com - Summer of 2004 CD
"El Diablo" (3 stars)
This is a riffy instro with a simple lead line that's forward looking and played against moving backtrack. The drums are great, and the rhythmic values high. The mix is a bit murky and mono.
Country Surf Instrumental Mono
Glommed from our website
Jonnie Dog and the Dingos S/T
Label: Jonnie Dog and the Dingoes MP3
Seven instro demos from Jonnie Dog and the Dingos, issued as MP3's on their website.
These tracks sound like they span some time, with a couple of early mono tracks with a
sound like came out of LA in the early eighties, and others with a dry country edged
island surf sound, awash in murky stereo delay. beneath the sound masque are some fine instros.
Picks: 3 Dollar Shirt, 6-Pack, Don't Drink The Water, Mysterioso, Pier Shooting, Psurfadelia
"6-Pack" (4 stars)
The Sandals' "6-Pack" is played in an island whammy dry fashion, yet it retains its surf credentials. A little country, a little island whammy, and lots of fun.
Country Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Don't Drink The Water" (4 stars)
A reggae rhythm pumps under this island whammy instro. "Don't Drink The Water" is a warm and friendly song with a catchy riff and fine energy. The blend of tropical, Jamaican, and country elements create a sound that's hard to ignore.
Country Reggae Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Psurfadelia" (4 stars)
Another song harkening back to the eighties LA scene sound wise, this time perhaps like the Ripp Tides "Shelly Tamura" without the lyrics. Similar bumpin' surfable energy and tone, with a catchy riff. The murky low sample rate mono sound doesn't do this song justice!
Country Surf Instrumental Mono
"3 Dollar Shirt" (3 stars)
A kind of tropical island variation on the spirit of "Tequila," with a country twinge and catchy beat. "3 Dollar Shirt" is a bouncy and very fun track.
Country Surf Instrumental Stereo
"Mysterioso" (4 stars)
On the crunchy side, "Mysterioso" writhes with chop and an almost eighties LA surf sound, perhaps similar to Tommy and the Piers. The beat is miles from the brine, yet the rhythm tells of tubular dreams from an inland valley. "Bumble Bee" forms the beginning of the break. Very murky low sample rate sound.
Country Surf Instrumental Mono
"Pier Shooting" (4 stars)
Choppy echoed chords open "Pier Shooting," which is much more a rock instro than anything related to surf. Energetic and bumpin', with some nifty licks.
Rock Instrumental Stereo
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