Monday, 27 March 2017

The Space Cossacks "Interstellar Stomp" 1998 + The Space Cossacks / The Fathoms "Red Sunrise / Fathomized" - 7"/45rpm split 1996

"The first thing that you will probably notice is the sound; beautiful rich surf tones. Then the playing will grab you; Ivan is most certainly a guitarist with fabulous technique, but the rest of The Space Cossacks (Mark English on rhythm guitar, Catherine Gray on bass and Doug Hoekstra on drums) are no slouches either and Mark and Catherine also contribute more than ably to the composition." - Jon DeadmanThe Space Cossacks, considered to be one of the best instrumental bands on the planet, started playing in 1996 when an ad in a Washington DC weekly brought them together. Croatian lead guitarist, Ivan Pongracic, has been playing guitar since the age of 8 and learned many licks from his father, who played in a Shadows tribute band in the early 60's on the Croatian coast. Pongracic's main influences are Australia's The Atlantics, Dick Dale & the Deltones, and, of course, England's The Shadows. Combining the European melodic sense of The Shadows, the aggressive energy of The Atlantics and the reverb-heavy tone and fast double-picking style of Dick Dale, The Space Cossacks sound is a wild and powerful blend of moods. The band's songs are intense, aggressive, moody, intricate yet accessible, beautiful and "other-worldly". A sound that's not easy to describe and the songwriting team of Pongracic, along with Catherine Gray (bass) and Mark English (rhythm guitar), is what makes The Space Cossacks "Russian-Space" surf music so distinct. The band have released two full length LP/CD's - "Interstellar Stomp" and "Tsar Wars" - and also appear on numerous EP's, singles and compilations. Through these releases and their mighty live shows, The Space Cossacks continue with their "Interplanetary" mission.
http://www.musickrecords.com/artists/theSpaceCossacks.htmltrax:
1. Third Star to The Left 2. Red Sunrise 3. Solaris Stomp 4. Neutron Sabre 5. Black Sand 6. The Cossack 7. The Spy Satellite 8. Planet Of The Apes 9. Gunmetal Express 10. Transatlantic Orbit 11. Moroccan Adventures 12. Mir Rescue 13. Bombora 14. The Space Victory Theme 15. Navajo Star
…originally served by Eek! The Cat (R.I.P.)…

The Space Cossacks / The Fathoms "Red Sunrise / Fathomized" - 7"/45rpm split 1996Split 7" single by two of the best modern surf instrumental bands, featuring two songs by each artist. Includes two unreleased tracks and artwork by SHAG. Red vinyl! Out of print.trax:
The Space Cossacks
01 Red Sunrise 02 Space Probe
The Fathoms
03 Comanche 04 Fathomized
…originally served by Teisco…

13 comments:

RYP said...

The Space Cossacks "Interstellar Stomp" + The Space Cossacks / The Fathoms "Red Sunrise / Fathomized"
gitit! pw: rideyourpony
http://www99.zippyshare.com/v/qeiBFAOY/file.html

Chocoreve said...

Sort of Records - Sunshine Cover-Up
http://www110.zippyshare.com/v/er6889nk/file.html

luis said...

really a good name band and great cover. Hope music is at samme heights
thanks ryp

RnBWolf said...


Hey RYP,
just as luis said, "a good name band and great cover" and real good music, great sound! I like it, my surf for today.
Thannnnnks RYP!
RnBWolf

Anonymous said...

Thanks again to chocoreve for the excellent Sunshine series!

AmericanSamourai said...

Thanks, RYP!

fthonkytonk said...

Ryp, there's any chance to find GIT GONE "Rockin' Tunes" (1995)(MRCD205X), Jim Stringer guitar player Hillbilly/Rockabilly Twang sound, the band was: Jim Stringer (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Sharon Ward (Upright Bass, Vocals), Lee Potter (Drums). It's really hard to find. I'll appreciate very much, cheers.

RYP said...

Fernando Trabulo,
unfortunately never heard of! Maybe someone else can help?

fthonkytonk said...

Ryp, If you want, you can check their second album "Gone Rockin" (1998), short information on Google unfortunately. A mix of Hillbilly, Rockabilly and Rock 'N' Roll. Today, Jim Stringer is much older, plays a lot of Western Swing and Honky Tonk always with best musicians of Texas. Cheers.

CrazyLegs said...

RYP here's info on "Git Gone" cd's.

http://www.musicroom.org/musicroom/gitgone.html

Here's their second release.

Git Gone - Gone Rockin' @VBR

https://we.tl/2HhzJJJ9MP

fthonkytonk said...

RYP, many thanks for your help anyway, I already have their second release a long time ago, I was looking for their first. Cheers.

LittleJack said...

Thanks RYP and Thanks Chocoreve.

zipper said...

Thanks Chocoreve for Sunshine Cover-Up.