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Surfin' USA is the second album released by The Beach Boys and was released in early 1963. This was the group's second album to be credited with production from Capitol's Nick Venet, Capitol Records' representative for Artists and Repertoire.
Surfin' USA (Capitol (S) T 1890) reached #2 in the US, lasting 78 weeks in the charts. It reached #17 in the UK in late 1965. Surfin' USA is now paired on CD with Surfin' Safari, with bonus tracks from that period.
Surfin' USA is notable for giving The Beach Boys their first widespread success with its title track, and for Brian Wilson's increasing prowess in songwriting, as well as vocal arrangement. The fuller-sounding vocals were achieved using double tracking, creating The Beach Boys' own unique sound. As with Surfin' Safari, some have speculated that it was not Nick Venet, the officially-listed producer, but rather Brian, who produced Surfin' USA. The title track, "Surfin' USA", credited as composed by Brian Wilson, was a note-for-note cover of Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen". A lawsuit officially granted Berry writing credit and royalties from the record. Additionally, the lyrics seem inspired by the Bobby Rydell 1959 hit "Kissin' Time" (mentions various cities across the USA), which melodically also borrows liberally from Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen."
What is also interesting about this particular album is that five of its twelve tracks are surf instrumentals, "Stoked" being Brian Wilson's first of many instrumental songs he composed over the years for The Beach Boys. In addition, "Surf Jam" marks the first time Carl Wilson, aged 16 at the time, received a songwriting credit.
While the title track of the album was the center of attention (with its B-side "Shut Down" receiving some notice in the process), there were other highlights to be found. "Farmer's Daughter", the first of many Brian Wilson falsetto lead vocals, was affecting enough that Fleetwood Mac covered it live in 1980, while "Lonely Sea" (an outtake from the Surfin' Safari sessions and the first song Wilson wrote with Gary Usher) is the earliest glimpse of Brian Wilson's melancholic side. "Lana" and "Finders Keepers" (with its Four Seasons-esque hook) are also acclaimed tracks from Surfin' USA.
The title track, "Surfin' USA", became The Beach Boys' first big hit in the US and took its parent album into gold record status and the Top 10, peaking at #2. In 1965, upon re-release in the UK, Surfin' USA would reach #17.
The song "Surfin' USA" is part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list. [Wikipedia]
01. "Surfin' USA" Brian Wilson/Chuck Berry Mike Love 2:27
02. "Farmer's Daughter" B. Wilson/Love B. Wilson 1:49
03. "Misirlou" Roubanis/Wise/Leeds/Russell instrumental 2:03
04. "Stoked" B. Wilson instrumental 1:59
05. "Lonely Sea" B. Wilson/Gary Usher B. Wilson 2:21
06. "Shut Down" B. Wilson/Roger Christian Love 1:49
07. "Noble Surfer" B. Wilson/Love Love 1:51
08. "Honky Tonk" Doggett/Scott/Butler/Sheper/Glover instrumental 2:01
09. "Lana" B. Wilson B. Wilson 1:39
10. "Surf Jam" Carl Wilson instrumental 2:10
11. "Let's Go Trippin'" Dick Dale instrumental 1:57
12. "Finders Keepers" B. Wilson/Love Love 1:38
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"The sun light the shadows, hurricane is just passed on. I come back to my town, alone and with pain. I do not see my people, roads are desert, I look around me and see life is going away..."
One of the most incredible treasures of the many released in Italy during the seventies. Alphataurus was a very talented (and obscure) band made of five elements arounf the main figure and role of Pietro Pellegrini on piano, organ, moog, vibraphone and spinet. The musicianship is at highest peaks, very captivating and convincing. It combines varied arrangements from harder ones to the most italian classic symphonic others. Pellegrini was after also with Riccardo Zappa. The uniqueness of the band is demonstrated also by the wonderful and original cover artwork.
The elegant papersleeve Vinyl Magic 1995 remastered cd was designed by Adriano Marangoni. A dove with olive tree's little brench in his bill, is throwing bombs over a fantastic world. Maybe an extraterrestrial planet...in the distance other doves over a town. Near them, an impressive nuclear explosion. The internal papersleeve cd remaster contains a large black.and-white photo of the five band's members who seem to watch curiously to what's happening to that parallel world. Do not trust of people who preach peace if they usually justify violence their friends (ot themselves) committ. I know what I mean.
By the way, the opener track "Peccato D'Orgoglio" (Sin of Arrogance) is an outstanding 12,25 minutes long opener. A darker intro. A sort of presage or profesy regarding what it's going to happen! Special mention has to go for the vocals provided by Michele Bavaro. It seem to listen to album such as Palepoli, of another memorable band: Osanna. There a great role for the electric guitars. Keyboards, even though having preminent importance as it soon happens on italian prog scenario, are not as "dictatorial" as they usually do.
These peculiarities are evident in the second track "Dopo L'Uragano" (After the Hurricane). Another convincing opus in the similar sad and dark vein which seems to be the trademarck of the first Alphataurus' release.
"Croma" is, without any doubt the most original and prog work on the album. Many shifting mood and uptempos, strong and powerful keyboards. It is interesting that the band, in the liner notes, stated: "Album recordings were made only with the instruments of the band's members. They have not used orchestra for any of the the five tracks or its part".
"La Mente Vola" (Mind's Flying) is another long piece that took immidiately all my attention. I've got a strange feeling about it: it seems really recorded in the recent years. Just look to rithm' section and structure of the song. A very modern arrangement, well performed. My favourite one, more intimate and sweeter than the previous three. The vocals are wonderful and poetic, regarding man who understands the importance of praying God: "...above there there is Someone..."! Impressive charisma and fine work on vibraphone provided by Pellegrini!!! My favourite track of the all.
"Ombra Muta" (Mute Shadow): for the fifth time I can open my ears to pleasure. Fine and melodic structure with flash of harder and captivating electric guitar and keyboards!! With the usual dark temper.
All in all, Alphataurus appears to be, with no doubt, a real italian masterpiece. Obvious tha I recommend you all to buy it. For me it is on the top ten of the best of the best of all the italian contribution to progressive world! [progarchives.com]
01. Le chamadere(Peccato d´orgoglio) (12:18)
02. Dopo L´uragano (4:48)
03. Croma (3:14)
04. La mente vola (9:21)
05. Ombra Muta (9:48)
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