I think surf sensation is a combo of the 2 individual albums. Surf sensation, a compilation of songs by the meltones. I really like the overall sound of the meltones and their later album surf, spy space from 2007 avoids the problem i have with surf sensation. The meltones surf sensation 2003, digipak, cd discogs. You are likely aware mel guitar in the meltones was also in the mach iv and active with his current gig, meshugga beach party. The meltones surf sensation cd a guitar fourpiece, they have mel waldorfs jazzmaster in the frontline delivering rich and raunchy reverb leads. The meltones have absorbed a broad spectrum of surf music, little touches here and there point to numerous 60s bands and recordings. The group disbanded in 1945 due to members being drafted to army service. In 2003, lovecat music released surf sensation, the best of the meltones, including four unreleased tracks. Find similar albums to surf sensation the meltones on allmusic. You are likely aware mel guitar in the mel tones was also in the mach iv and active with his current gig, meshugga beach party. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Surf sensation songs from nickelodeons spongebob squarepants, an album by the meltones on spotify. The band seems to favor a traditional 1960s approach, both in style and sound.
The mel tones have absorbed a broad spectrum of surf music, little touches here and there point to numerous 60s bands and recordings. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the mel tones. The meltones surf sensation songs from nickelodeons. Ive heard that it is mike campbell of tom petty fame in disguise, but it is absolutely great. The best surf album ive heard in a long, long time is the blue stingrays, surfnburn. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Besides a little reverb, the guitars are mostly clean. Now, ten years after the release of their first cd, the meltones present surf.
American modern vocal group, they appeared in several motion pictures and numerous radio shows, later the name was expanded to mel torme and the meltones in recognition of mel torme s dual role as the arranger and solo vocalist. Lots of classic surf soundstones and fun songs there and readily available in physical format too for those who dig that kinda thing. Sep 15, 2008 the mel tones perform surf before sunrise for the international surfing museum, huntington beach, ca on march 27, 1998. American modern vocal group, they appeared in several motion pictures and numerous radio shows, later the name was expanded to mel torme and the meltones in recognition of mel tormes dual role as the arranger and solo vocalist. Lots of classic surf sounds tones and fun songs there and readily available in physical format too for those who dig that kinda thing. This is a solid album, a safe and value for money buy for surf guitar fans.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the meltones at the discogs marketplace. Polyphonic ring tones vary in specification from phone. Surf sensation by the meltones compilation, surf rock. There is a scattering of midtempo material for balance, but generally these are uptempo 60s influenced surfers. The meltones perform surf before sunrise for the international surfing museum, huntington beach, ca on march 27, 1998.
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