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Here's what the
press has said about 'The
Nebulas - S/T CD':
If you’re a fan of instrumental surf
along the lines of Satan’s Pilgrims, Man or Astroman?, The Ghastly Ones,
etc., then you’ll want to take a dip in these shimmering pools of
reverb. I personally can never get enough of this stuff. The Nebulas
expertly fold up space-time into a tasty cosmological sandwich that
you’ll be craving long after the CD ends. - Ben (Rock
& Roll Purgatory)
Picks:
Retribution, Logan's Run, Kalashnikov, Nebulop, Chummy Jigger, Morpheus,
Dragunov, El Boracho, S.O.S., All Your Base..., Uhura, Bus Stop, Von
Schlieffen Plan, Plymouth Rock, Ghastly Stomp
Retribution
() 
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
From a dark and dramatic introduction, "Retribution"
launches into a fast and dangerous rage segmented by superb muted
transitions. Great drums and big twang!
Logan's
Run ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Runnin' down the road in a '56 T-Bird in search of surf... "Logan's
Run" is a superb surf instro with lots of splash, reverb, and
a great melody that's simple and engaging. A very solid track amped with
great glissandos.
Kalashnikov
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Dribbly and mysterious, "Kalashnikov" paints a
picture of danger in a Soviet world where there's not much else to let you
know you're alive. Infectious and powerful, and sporting great drums and
lots of reverb.
Nebulop
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Splendid surf drums and muted surfisms pump under a solid stomp and go
track. Fine listening with extra swell rhythms.
Chummy
Jigger ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
"Chummy Jigger" reminds me a bit of early Merrell
Fankhauser, but with more reverb and a truer surf sound. Infectious
surf rhythm and frantic drums. Great energy and power.
Morpheus
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
The Toads' infectious "Morpheus" is very
well done. It lends itself well to the Nebulas' sound and style.
Great drums and surf rhythm. Thoroughly cool!
Dragunov
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
This is a slower song with a very cool surf sound. A mysterious melody
with a Dick Dale-esq sense captures your imagination. I like how this uses
simplicity and sophistication to blend elements. The slow first half is
more engaging than the fast second half, though that doesn't mean it is
any less cool.
El
Boracho ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Trembling introductions bring on a powerful surf rage that demands your
attention. A dark melody and great drums supported by wonderful drums and
solid bass combine to create a fine track for a coastal drive. Great
track!
S.O.S.
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
"S.O.S." doesn't need the help it calls for. The Nebulas'
signature drums and bass and rhythm guitar run wonderfully below a solid
melody. Drama, art, and power. Oh yeah, and there's plenty of shimmer too!
All
Your Base... ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Spacy sci-fi soundscapes wash over you, then the assault begins. The
opening is superb, and the power surf rhythms of the song are equally
fine. Lots of energy and spunk, and ample splash of course. Great track!
Uhura
()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
This is a wonderful surf anthem for Nytoba Uhuru (Nichelle
Nichols), though she never emoted such a sound and fury. Drama and
ever-cool rhythms, along with engaging chord progressions and splash.
Bus
Stop ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
The Hollies' very well written "Bus Stop"
is so melodic that it's a perfect vehicle for the surf idiom. If you
didn't know the original, you'd surely accept it as a modern surf classic.
Very cool!
Von
Schlieffen Plan ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
This is a dark and motion-oriented number with great drums and energy. The
bass rumbles, and the guitars demand attention. This is really well
arranged.
Plymouth
Rock ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
Satan's Pilgrims's stomper is nicely transmuted into the Nebulas'
aural fixation. Plenty of energy and spunk.
Ghastly
Stomp ()
Surf Instrumental (stereo)
The Ghastly Ones' eponymous tune is driven hard and splashed into
major surf territory. Big and bold, and way splashy.
'The Nebulas - S/T CD'
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