"Galactic Orphan (Meek's Shadow)"

This is a very surfable cowboy song with a very good melody line and great damped rhythm. Glissandoes and coastal highway rhythms make "Galactic Orphan (Meek's Shadow)" a very friendly song. From the title, I expected a hybrid of Joe Meek and the Shadows, but it's not at all like that. the break sports an organ. A fine song. Cowboy Surf Instrumental Stereo

"Belmont Blues"

Aquatic chords and bluesy guitar lines float above a soulful organ. The bass plays a great low down line, and the drums provide a precision slow beat. Think blues for the beach on a sad rainy day. Surf Blues Instrumental Stereo

"Snownado"

This is a fast song with a big twang melody riff and a pumpin' surfable rhythm. There's a lot of energy here, and a sense of straight forward motion. The slide guitar lines link it to the country, and the organ to rock 'n' roll. Fun track. Surf Twango Instrumental Stereo

"The Passion"

Slide guitar softly floats an introductory line before the slow vibrato lead guitar takes over. "The Passion" is a little like a cross between Duane Eddy and the Dirty Blues Band (with the amazing Glenn Ross Campbell on lap steel). The slide guitar also carries the break It's a very pretty song. Surf Cuisin' Instrumental Stereo

"Clear Bay Glide"

Aqua-chords bring forth a subdued song of soft surf at sunset. With a touch of the countryside, "Clear Bay Glide" is a very pleasing track. gentle and nicely written, with liquid guitar lines and pristine sound. Crystalline Surf Instrumental Stereo

"Me and Mr. Z"

"Me and Mr. Z" is an interesting track that blends some of the surfers play surf music sounds with the real thing, and some country and some gentle rock. The piano is very becoming, bringing in a genuine warmth. Simply a nice track. Floating Surf Instrumental Stereo

"Chopper / Fender Bender"

A pair of Davie Allan songs are reverently cut. Where King Fuzz made them totally grodie, Terry Ware gives them a more even handed and smooth sound, but doesn't take away from the biker ethic in the process. This twosome is quite god. Biker Fuzz Instrumental Stereo

"Desert Solitaire"

This is a beautiful song with a warm country melody line. Written by Susan Hyde-Holmes, "Desert Solitaire" moves gently through a cactus landscape with optimism and a sense of open space. Very pretty. Desert Country Instrumental Stereo

"Buffaroo (Homage To Don Rich)"

If the title doesn't tell enough, then perhaps knowing that Don Rich was lead guitarist for Buck Owens and his Buckaroos, with credit on many an instro, most notably the impeccably written "Buckaroo." With the bounce and infectious rhythm of "Buckaroo," Terry "Buffalo" Ware pays tribute to a fine country guitarist with a song full of reverent licks. Country Instrumental Stereo

"Buster's Panic"

That Buster must have ridden a wave or two, 'cuz "Buster's Panic" sports damped rhythms and glissandoes, and a surfable country lead riff. This is a splendid song, with a lead melody not unlike some of the Sandals faster songs. Tribal tom toms and glassy walls on a hot August afternoon seen beneath the brim of a Stetson for the first time. Very cool! Country Surf Instrumental Stereo

"You Don't Have Say You Love Me"

Who was it, Dusty Springfield? Country slow and emotional, "You Don't Have Say You Love Me" is nicely done. Country Pop Instrumental Stereo

"Bob Goes To Spy School"

Not as much spy as you might think, but enough to make "Bob Goes To Spy School" a fitting title. The melody rides above a slowish almost lumbering beat and bass line. You can almost imagine this becoming a reggae song. A nice way to end a solid album. Lumbering Cool Instrumental Stereo