El Ray "Chasing Ray" 2010

This is the fourth release from El Ray, who just keep getting better and more interesting. Many fine tracks here, with a variety of influences merged with surf. Original and compelling listening. - Phil DirtDrawing on inspiration from legendary Link Ray & Dick Dale, mixed with class acts like Pixies, Bob Hund & Sonic Youth - and with a profound love for the garage scene, El Ray is more than music, it's deadly fun. 'Chasing Ray' is the band's tribute to former bas player extraordinaire, "El Kid'o", who died tragically of cancer at the age of 27. With new bass player La Chiquilla in place, El Ray is once again ready to get in character and play bikinis and trunks of every cool cat in town. Ink or no ink, you're all welcome at El Ray's surf party and as the band says: 'As long as you're into surfing the genre with a twist and more than ready to venture into the night, you're a Ray'.trax:
01 Stuck in an Elevator 02 Twang's Am 03 Impala Joy Ride 04 Burlesque - a velvet sound 05 Cherry Cheeks 06 Sssh! Lay Low 07 Pulling G's 08 The Flying Saucer Theme 09 Bob Hund 10 Pink Slip 11 Cheese on a Cup 12 ...And So They Surfed Away