The Bomboras - The Return Of The Up Up Sound 7" EP (MuSick)

This is what Bomboras fans waited 23 years for - BRAND NEW RECORDINGS on this 2021 4-song EP. The power, energy and sound of the guitars, organ, bass and drums are all back - they could do pretty trad surf when they wanted, but a lot of the time they just hit you square in the jaw with fuzzy guitars and great lead organ work. It’s packed with reverb and mighty fuzz throughout. On the one hand, you could say they picked up where they left off - the songs here wouldn’t sound too out of place on their last LP, Head Shrinkin’ Fun! On the other hand, that would do this disc a disservice, as these recordings have more power, more thrust and more swagger than anything they put out before. It’s partly the production - done in drummer Dave Klein’s acclaimed recording studio in Los Angeles, CA. But they didn’t stop there - they brought in the big guns by having it mixed by Evan Foster of The Boss Martians at his world-famous No-Count studio in Seattle, WA and THEN it was given the magic touch, with Jack Endino mastering the tracks in his Seattle studio. The effort that went into this historical release didn’t stop there though - each vinyl 7” is pressed on a clear base vinyl with red and white splattering. Housing the platter is a deluxe gatefold sleeve with lots of great photos, stunning design, and a brief history of the band from their beginnings to present day. Other than perhaps a few of the Man Or Astroman? 7” releases on Estrus, I cannot think of another surf/instro release that has been given this kind of treatment - but that’s what these songs deserve. Simply put, this is a release that every fan of instrumental rock n’ roll needs to have in their collection.

Tracks: Party At Gregg's - Hold Tight - Planet Of The Ape Hangers - Heads Or Tails?