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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0731383583124 Label: Milan Records Manufacturer: Milan Records MPN: 35831 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Milan Records Release Date: October 28, 1997 Studio: Milan Records Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great Surf Music AlbumAs a Ventures fan since the early sixties (yeah, they're getting up there), I'm always on the lookout for great surf instrumental bands. Here's a short list: Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Huevos Rancheros, Los Straitjackets, etc. This is the first album to have grabbed me in a long time, although it's from the mid-nineties. Above all, the Aquas write great melodies. A lot of surf bands just riff with plenty of bass and drums. Nothing wrong with that, but in the end - can you hum it? Most of these ... Read More Rating: - Tasty mood music.Another beautiful-sounding guitar instrumental disc from the "Aquas". This one is fairly laid back, and didn't knock me out like "Nomad", but I think it's one of those discs that will "grow" on me. I think "Day in the Life of a Private Eye" summarizes the concept here--"Guitar Noir" could be good music for "Film Noir". As a Shadows fan for over 40 years, I can see their influence at work here--clean, distinctive, melodic playing--if Miles Corbin isn't a Hank Marvin disciple, I would be very surprised. Read More Rating: - Stylish, Suave theme tracks for Private InvestigatorsOf course, the cover art is striking. Palm trees framing a cat's eye moon over the golden gate bridge. A view only obtainable from Treasure Island. Its easy to forget that San Franscisco was the home of Sam Spade--a place where Vertigo could be made--Mort Sahl could tell topical jokes between jazz sets, or people would pass around a jug of wine at a poetry reading. This music has all the ambience of the cool, old, San Fransciso of pulp detective novels, beats and cool jazz. I absolutely totally do not understand ... Read More Rating:  - Not as good as NomadI was disappointed in this CD. I have a copy of their earlier collection, Nomad, which is one of the best New Surf releases ever. This doesn't compare. I got this CD expecting a more subdued atmosphere with a little mystery and espionage thrown in. Unfortunately, they sound like a bad Vegas Lounge act. I should know, I live in Vegas. My advice would be to skip this CD and pick up Nomad instead. I hate to say that because I really do like The Aqua Velvets. Maybe next time. Rating: - Mystery, MysteryNothing relaxes me like this disk after a hectic day at work! Just kick back with a dry Vodka Martini and fall into the trace the AV's induce. Also great background for a low-key and laidback party... |
