Hapa "Surf Madness" 1997

I didn't know what to make of the cover. It screamed out self anointed rock stars or surfers gone Hollywood or something. I knew it wouldn't be trad surf, and I feared it was another surfer-playing-music-so-it's-surf-music release……I was relived to find out that there were some pretty good tracks on this CD, and while few really cried out surf loudly, most were more than listenable, and some even snuck in and grabbed me. Don't expect vintage sounds, and don't be put off by the corporate guitar licks - they work well with the overall concept. This is definitely unusual, and in some places, downright cool. Not for the purist or weak-kneed, but a good ride for instro fans with an open mind. The crew here are Kali'i Kaneali'i as Axel - rhythm guitar / vocals and Barry Flannagan as Barneldo - lead guitar / vocals, with support from Don Ho (really) - vocals, Lawrence Lieberman - drums, Rick Schneider - bass, Kimo Bell - bass, Douglas White - bass, Gaylord Halomalia - organ, Gregory Anthony - surf wax, and David Choy - sax. - Phil Dirt

trax:
01 Axel & Barneldo Theme 02 Walk Don't Run 03 Have Another Cookie, Larry 04 Blind 05 Gregory Anthony's Tubular Symphony 06 24 Hours In Manhattan 07 Wipe Out 08 Nadine Won't Call Me Anymore 09 Always With Me, Always With You 10 He'eia 11 Hawai'i Five - O