Spaghetti Surf

Reviewer Phil Dirt writes about I Fantomatici's CD, "Spaghetti Surf represents a significant step forward for I Fantomatici. As they mature, their arrangements get stronger and the blend of spaghetti western and surf becomes more original. Great CD. "Riviera Berica" is a very nice progression based instro. The main riff climbs and falls in a circular motion. A couple of verses in, the second guitar switched from a surf pattern to a lead jam. The break is really quite lovely, perhaps warranting development into a song on its own. "Crockabilly" is a fun and almost goody two note beat runs beneath a very playful melody line that's also quite friendly. "La Legge Del Dollaro" is a total charmer, while "Banana Beach" is a very cool surf number with a splendid melody line and great surf tone. The two guitars play off each other very well, giving it a sense of composition. "Klaus Kinski" demands your attention if for no other reason that intro and bridges seem so out of sorts. A very unusual track, perhaps inspired by uneasy screen shots. Spaghetti Surf features lovely surf tone and open plane imagery combining for a fine ride across a grand expanse. Very cool!"