Wipe out is definitely a remake. Surfer Joe is a dead give away; However, While most of the artist's that rerecord their classic songs sound tired, old, and out of touch, The Sufari's seem to retain the original spirit of the recordings they made over 40 years ago.
Who cares if it's a remake if it sounds this good? This is the one album that has never left my ipod since I downloaded it 2 years ago. The drumming always gets me moving and the guitar work is timeless. Where do you think all the indie pop bands like The Feelies, Beat Happening, Jesus & Mary Chain, and the Raveonettes etc. got their sound? No disrespect to Dick Dale, the Ventures and the rest of 'em but in my book, the Surfaris were and are the kings of surf guitar.
It's just too clean sounding.
Call it sun-kissed. Or sun-dappled. Or sun-struck. Just know that the sounds of California are a beguiling, seriously specific brand of music. From hazy hippies to hard-bitten hip-hop, there's an ineffable quality to our neighbors on the Left Coast. One listen to any of these acts will transport you to the country's smoothest sector. Get your Ray Bans ready, this is Cali music. more »
