Brian Wilson co-wrote the first number one surf song of the rock and roll era. Unfortunately for him, it was not The Beach Boys who recorded the song.
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Music Review: Beach Day – `Trip Trap Attack’
`Trip Trap Attack' is an engaging debut from Beach Day, a young trio who channels Phil Spector, The Ventures, and girl groups of the '60s.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – “Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour”
The Beach Boys have released a fine document of their epic 50th Anniversary Tour. Surf's up!
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Surf-Age Nuggets: Trash and Twang Instrumentals 1959-1966 [4-CD Box Set]
Surf-Age Nuggets is a delightful collection of 100 surf music instrumentals sure to please any fan of the genre.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Surf-Age Nuggets: Trash & Twang Instrumentals 1959-1966
A collection of some of the most obscure surf singles ever released.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – 50 Big Ones
An excellent two-disc overview of The Beach Boys' 50 year career.
Read More »Music Review: Jan & Dean – Surf City: The Best Of Jan & Dean
The sun always shines on the music of Jan & Dean.
Read More »Book Review: The Beach Boys FAQ by Jon Stebbins
A book containing a great deal of lesser known Beach Boys facts.
Read More »Music Review: The Surfaris – Fun City USA/Wipe Out
Summer, The Surfaris, Wipe Out, and other delights.
Read More »Book Review: Surf Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Forgotten Revolution by Kent Crowley
The history of surf music, from the late fifties to the present.
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