The Guantanamos - Asylum Escape CD (Otitis Media) 

Asylum Escape is the debut release by this Italian trio, showing off a powerful surf sound packed with lots of reverb. You can tell they’ve been working on their sound and these songs for a while - there is a strong confidence on display here which shows in their playing and songwriting. The cover art stands out as well, looking like something the late, great Rip Thrillby would have designed for Del-Fi Records.

Tracks: Asylum Beach - The Line Up - Hang Loose - Guantanamos Twist - Ice Cream Surfer - The Endless Cold Winter