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In late January 2006 The
Madeira were named "Artist Of The Week" by IndianapolisMusic.net
- check out the write-up here.
"The Madeira ain't your baby's surf
music. Taking some twang from the first definition of the genre, The
Madeira plays instrumental, rumbling rock, centered on the Fender guitar
and surf beats."
Intake
Weekly, an Indianapolis, IN weekly newspaper, did a write-up about The
Madeira in January, 2006 - you can find it here.
Here's what the
press has said about 'Ruins':
The
Madeira - Ruins
Well now! The Madeira are a
superb band. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing them live recently, and
was more than a little impressed. You may think of the Madeira as a post-Space
Cossacks band, but there's a lot more here than that. Sure, you can
hear the Space Cossacks roots in the Madeira, but there are added
dimensions of texturing and cultural influences that make this band
something very different. Superb playing and style. This cover set
features some thoroughly engaging songs!
Picks:
The Victor, Dilmohammed, Almoraima, Intruder #1, Intruder
The
Victor () 
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Dick Dale\'s superb song, held by some as one of the best, most important
surf instrumentals, is very well done here. The rhythm guitar's gutty edge
adds quite a bit of bite, while the intense energy and rock-solid
arrangement honor the original. Superb energy and bite, with wonderful
Middle Eastern imagery and mystery.
Dilmohammed
()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
The Treble Spankers' marvelous "Dilmohammed" is driven
with great energy and power. The frequent reverb crashes add immensely to
the power of the song. Its mystery and danger come through with intensity
and clarity. Over the top cool!
Almoraima
()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Paco DeLucia's "Almoraima" is delightfully done with
shining tone and imagery. The superb guitaristry gives it liquid flow and
emotional charm. Powerful and passionate. Stunning!
Intruder
#1 ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
"Intruder #1" is the acoustic intro the Surf Coasters
originally cut. It's very Spanish flavored and superbly done. Fluid and
emotional in the black lace and red rose sense. It segues directly into
"Intruder" with all it's flaming glory!
Intruder
()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Hard driving rhythmically powerful, and with a tuff edge, "Intruder"
sparkles with a dynamic assault. Wonderful power and exhilarating spirit.
If Dick Dale did this, he'd want it to come out like this. Great drums and
superb playing.
Phil
Dirt - Reverb Central
Surf rock comes barreling down the pipe
and crashes somewhere between Dick Dale & His Deltones and The
Surfaris in The Madeira's new five-track EP "Ruins". The EP is
on the heels of their December 2005 release "Sandstorm" The
Madeira's rapid-fire surf rock plunges the listener between TV channels
playing Pulp Fiction and Hawaii Five-O but leaves you with the urge to
clench a rose between your teeth and thrash out a forbidden dance under
Andalusian moonlight. But this Indiana quartet also showcases some of
the great international surf rock composers such as Dick Dale, who wrote
"Miserlou" which was originally released in 1962 but came back
around for the Pulp Fiction soundtrack, guitarist Shigeo Naka from The
Surf Coasters in Japan, and guitar sensation "Phantom" Frank
Gerritsen from The Treble Spankers in Holland. To me, this whole EP was
a great listen and transports you to Spain or Malibu or wherever your
mind takes you. The breakout track, however, would have to be "The
Victor" written by Dick Dale. --Lance Henderson / What's Up
Magazine September 2006
'Ruins'
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