The Lava Rats "Surfing The Magma" 2004

The Lava Rats first "real" album, with 13 surf instros in their punk underpinned brand of dark surf. Some very good tracks here if you're looking for the underbelly of the curl. - Phil Dirt at Reverb CentralWith their distinct blend of fiery originals and razor-sharp covers, this trio of surf musicians has made a lasting mark. Some very good tracks here if you're looking for the underbelly of the curl. A fine damped reverb rhythm splashes forth a moody pluckster with a tropical disaster feel. The Rats will be appearing on compilation CDs both for LA’s Golly Gee Records and Spain’s OmOm records. This release is the culmination of a year’s worth of songwriting and months of trying out these songs in clubs up and down the California coast. Bill Bergstrom fronts the band, and his arsenal of guitars attracts almost as much attention as he does. Kenan O’Brien, the ever-solid bass player lays down the foundation for Bill to jump from, all while finding the darkest corner of the stage to stand in. The red-faced drummer is Taylor Still, an accomplished drummer and percussionist, who rounds out the band by providing the solid beat and his own flair, all the while driving the band with straight-ahead surf chops. - from: http://www.dwmmusic.com/trax:
1. Sundown at the Gallows 2. PCH 3. Hey Link! 4. Shifty-Eyed Surf 5. Militant Cyclist 6. Homercles 7. Naughty Pine 8. Summer of Our Discontent 9. A Phalanx of Terror 10. Moss Beach Madness 11. Blowtorch 12. Pachinko 13. Exile in Mantua
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