By: Robert Silverstein
aking a cue from the continuing resurgence of the surf-rock sound so popular during the '60s, the Southern California-based Vara-tones are back with a reunion album featuring key members of the original band. The original Vara-tones made chart inroads with their hit single "Repeto" released on Kay Records way back in 1964. Still featuring founding members Bill Epps (guitar) and Rich Campbell (drums), the quartet's new comeback album is a lively instrumental affair in the spirit of Surf-rock kings like Dick Dale, The Fireballs and The Ventures. Sort of history in the remaking, "Jetty" combines 14 rockin' instrumentals including a set closing finale of their original big hit "Repeto" ('64) along with a new remake of the track entitled "Repeto 2000". Sporting shipshape cover art, "Jetty Subject To High Surf" is a rousing set of surf-drenched guitar rockers bound to impress surf-rockers of all ages.
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