Surf-N-Burn

by Blue Stingrays

Overview

Supposedly the Tom Petty Band playing surf music for their own pleasure, the Blue Stingrays keep their identities secret and have never played a show. This record, perhaps their only release (though the CD claims they put out three other, impossible-to-find records in the ?60s, which is probably as true as their claim of inventing surf music), is a pleasant, mellow stroll through Polynesia and beyond. Whoever these guys are, they can definitely play their instruments and they show off their attractive vintage guitars and amplifiers in a couple of photos on the CD. There are several great songs here including their gorgeous, surfy take on the Goldfinger theme. But the second side is pretty slow and the band never lives up to the Surf-n-Burn title, preferring atmospheric music over Dick Dale-style surf rock. Still, the first five or so songs on this record are heavenly. ~ Adam Bregman

Product Details

Release Date:	09/24/2021
Label:	Epitaph
UPC:	0045778600113
Rank:	26254

Tracks

1. Monsoon
2. Echo Park
3. Goldfinger
4. Brave New World
5. Russian Roulette
6. Moon Over Catalina
7. Malibu Babylon
8. Blue Venus
9. Land of the Unknown
10. Surfer's Life
11. Stingray Stomp
12. Zuma Sunset
13. Ju Ju Beads
14. Green Sea
15. Super Hero

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blue Stingrays   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Jimmy Hole   Photography
Gavin Lurssen   Mastering
Doug Sax   Mastering
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Danny Hole   Photography
John Barry   Composer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Leroy Grannis   Photography
George McFetridge   Artwork,Layout Design
Blue Stingrays   Producer