The Further Adventures Of Los Straitjackets • Green Vinyl LP
Modern Surf Rock simply wouldn't sound the same without Los Straitjackets. Instantly recognisable in their trademark Mexican wrestling masks, the Nashville-based quartet have spent decades carrying the torch for instrumental guitar music, blending the classic sounds of the early 1960s with a contemporary edge. The Further Adventures Of Los Straitjackets marks a welcome return to the all-instrumental format that first made them favourites with Surf Rock, Rock 'n' Roll and Guitar Instrumental fans around the world.
Freed from guest vocalists, the band focus entirely on what they do best: razor-sharp guitar interplay, infectious melodies and irresistible rhythms. Original compositions including Cal-Speed, Challenger 64, Fortune Cookie, Sasquatch and Mercury effortlessly balance twanging surf guitars with Rock 'n' Roll drive, while slower moments provide welcome contrast without ever losing momentum. The result is an album that's both faithful to the genre's golden era and unmistakably a Los Straitjackets record.
There's a slightly tougher edge to the performances than on some of the band's earlier releases, giving the album extra punch without sacrificing the clean, melodic playing that has always been their trademark. It's a confident collection that rewards repeated listening, with fresh details emerging every time the needle drops.
Pressed on eye-catching green vinyl, The Further Adventures Of Los Straitjackets is essential for fans of Surf Rock, instrumental guitar music and anyone who appreciates superb musicianship delivered with style, imagination and plenty of fun.
