Due to space limitations in the new issue of The Continental Magazine I was unable to include this review of Davie Allan’s recent CD release, Retrophonic. So I thought I’d post it here:
Davie Allan’s Retrophonic combines previously unreleased vintage recordings with new tracks and is brimming with Davie’s signature searing fuzz guitar. The disc is dedicated to original Arrows rhythm guitarist Wayne Allwine who passed away last year, and whose vocals and saxophone are featured on Retrophonic. There are also vocal contributions from Ralph “Russ” Viot and Drew Bennett and …

It’s been a great year for surf and instrumental rock n’ roll. Some long-time faves released new albums, while a few new acts made our list as well. It’s tough to pick just 10, but here is my list of the best surf and instrumental rock releases of 2010. A few of these are available through our online shop, but I’ve included links to the bands and labels as well.
The Bambi Molesters – As The Dark Wave Swells (Dancing Bear)
We think very, VERY highly of this Croatian combo. Overcoming a …