The Concussions - Newaygo Sound Machine CD (Double Crown Records)
This
long-awaited disc by The Concussions is here! A dozen raw, twangy surf
and guitar instrumental tunes, delivered by guys that are masters of
their instruments and know their way around a recording studio. Hailing
from Grand Rapids, Michigan, this combo is led by Dick Chiclet on lead
guitar, who also produced recorded and mixed this release. His
production style, which favors the use of vintage gear and is inspired
by Joe Meek and others in the past and present that have stuck to analog
recording techniques. This all goes towards delivering a disc that will
appeal to surf and vintage instrumental rock n' roll aficionados, as
well as those that are just looking to move and groove on the dance
floor. If you love the early 60s Brit instro sound of The Tornados or
Shadows, or the more modern instrumental recordings of The Kaisers, you
will absolutely flip over this disc! The disc art is truly out of this
world - incredible illustration work by Shawn Dickinson!
Tracklist:
1. Pump City 2. Trouble Gum 3. A Skilled, Generous Lover 4. Have Mersey 5. Moonballs 6. Flicksville 7. Polyester Fester 8. Whack Job 9. Dock Rockblock 10. Storm Team Dave 11. In A Mystic Mood 12. Brain Bats