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The Birth of Surf
Various Artists
The Birth of Surf
Genres: Pop, Rock
 
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Newly compiled by Pipeline Magazine, Ace Records' CD "The Birth Of Surf" traces the evolution of instrumental surf music from its rock'n'roll roots through to the minor classics and big surf hits of its peak year in 196...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: The Birth of Surf
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ace Records UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 6/26/2007
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, Rock
Style: Oldies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 029667027526, 002966702752

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Newly compiled by Pipeline Magazine, Ace Records' CD "The Birth Of Surf" traces the evolution of instrumental surf music from its rock'n'roll roots through to the minor classics and big surf hits of its peak year in 1963. It includes rockin' contributions from influential guitar stars Duane Eddy, Link Wray, the Ventures and the Fireballs, early surf from Californian group the Tornadoes, the pivotal and defining blast of Dick Dale's `Miserlou', the big surf hits `Pipeline', `Wipe Out', `Baja' and `Penetration', and the cream of the self-released recordings from the myriad of young surf groups that sprung up in their wake. "The Birth Of Surf" is the strongest single CD compilation of instrumental surf music ever assembled. Every track is a killer, each one capable of heading up an album of its own. As a result it's an exciting listen as well as an essential purchase for the casual buyer and collector alike. As if its title strength alone wasn't enough, "The Birth Of Surf" also has first-time-on-CD rarities such as `Earthquake' by Aki Aleong & The Nobles and `Latin Soul' from the Original Surfaris - neither of which have been released in any form since 1963. Another notable inclusion is the hit single version of the Surfaris' `Wipe Out'. Rather surprisingly this has become sought-after recently because most compilations have used an earlier, unedited version of the track.
 

CD Reviews

The Best Surf Primer, Ever!
D. W. Madsen | USA | 09/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

""The Birth of Surf" is clearly the definitive document outlining the beginnings, and the pinnacle, of instrumental surf music. Each song is a headliner! The liner notes are generous and informative, while the mastering work is beyond reproach. Enormous thanks and congratulations go to Alan, Dave and the staff at Pipeline Magazine for a job well done. Everyone here at DWM Music Company has enjoyed this CD immensely."
From 1958 To 1963, 26 Of The Best Surfing Sounds Anywhere!
J. Thompson | Essex UK | 05/12/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"There are no Jan And Dean or Beach Boys stuff here and while they are both legends in their particular musical field, this collection does'nt suffer from their absence.



It kicks off with Duane Eddy And The Rebels and finishes with Bob Hafner.

In between are 3 of the greatest surf tracks, Miserlou by Dick Dale And The Del-Tones, Pipeline by The Chantays and to top them all, Wipe Out by The Surfaris.



I certainly had not previously heard of most of the acts like The Fireballs, The Blazers, The Pyramids, The Illusions, the list continues.

What they all have in common is the surfing ethos and they are clearly enjoying making their music.

The sounds are twangy guitar, saxaphone, drums and virtually no vocals, all delivered at high speed and with great energy.



If you like late 1950s to early 1960s music, don't let this one pass you by!"
Yet another surf age compilation you can't afford to miss
Martijn13Maart1970 | Husavik Iceland | 07/28/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ace did it again, with this wonderful Cd. Surely ranks among the better compilations in the genre; packed with surf age instrumentals that are worth to reissue. Needless to say that ACE took care of the sound quality as well as good track information in their usually elaborate booklet. Good news for fans of this music genre who don't want to spend too much on collecting albums from all those separate bands that emerged in the early sixties.



Other surf rock, or surf instrumental compilations I recommend for those who love the surf rock sound are:

ACE RECORDS

Toes On The Nose

The Birth Of Surf, Volume 2

Big Surf (OOP)

Rare West Coast Surf Instrumentals



RHINO

Cowabunga 4CD set (OOP)

Rock Instrumental Classics Volume 5, Surf



Sundaze Records

Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar Volumes 1-4

Rare Surf 1-6



If you buy all those, for sure there will be some overlap, but not a lot. It will be worth it!





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