Surf A Go Go- The Kanaloas

Surf A Go Go- The Kanaloas 

Released- 16th February 2016 

Record Label- Double Crown Records. Buy it here: https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/the-kanaloas-surf-a-go-go-cd/ 

Reviewed by- Terry Mead  23 /07/2024 

The Kanaloas are a four piece instrumental surf band from Spain, Surf A Go Go is their debut album containing nine self-penned track and two covers.   Members of the Band are: Guitars-Jose Makahiki &  Miki Staccat Dora   Bass Guitar – Juanito Double Walk   Drums, Bongos – Joe Bongo From Mongo  

Track by track Review:   

Boneyard Reef – Pounding drumbeat kicks us off with some high tension guitar playing a very daunting number that never lets up. 

The Bronzee Bull- More mellow this one with the Shadows touch and the talking guitars. 

Elevator Drop- There is some cool guitar work on this track creating an awesome sound of the surf era.     Tally Ho- A very powerful version of the Hunters 1961 original, up-tempo and surfed up definitely a Go-Go.     

Xmas Palm Tree- Laid back number with some neat guitar picking producing a characteristic sound.   

Swallow Tail- Traits of the spaghetti western themes running through this one with the guitars working the frets.   

Toxica-  Drum & bass lead us into sound produced by the guitars authenticating the ‘Toxic’ elements of paranoia.   

El Rodo- High pitched instrumental with a kind of battle of the guitars as they play their strutting chords.  

Fat Fender- One of those foot tapping, hand clapping tunes with a cool beat. 

The Day Of Malibu War- Marching drums and a catchy guitar riff sets the picture for the Malibu boats of war.  

Surfin’ Tragedy- Cover of The Sentinals 1963 song, well produced and arranged taking us back to that era of death records and the only track with lyrics. 

To Summarize: Pure instrumental surf album with one exception “Surfin’ Tragedy” has lyrics, if you love those Dick Dale guitar sounds then this is for you a timeless production certainly worth a listen. 

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Track List 

1.Boneyard Reef  

2.The Bronzee Bull 

3.Elevator Drop 

4.Tally Ho  

5.Xmas Palm Tree 

6.Swallow Tail

7.Toxica 

8.El Rodo 

9.Fat Fender

10The Day Of Malibu War

11.Surfin Tragedy 

Band Bio & release sheet: 

After releasing a couple of amazing 7" EP's, The Kanaloas have released their debut full-length release on Double Crown Records. We're extremely proud to have this Spanish group on the label - this foursome truly delivers some of the finest, traditional surf rock on the planet. Fabulous original compositions that you'll absolutely flip for, as well as a couple of obscure covers - "Tally Ho" and "Surfin' Tragedy". Get ready to hit the beach and SURF A GO GO!!! 

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