The Surfaris- Play

Label: Destination Moon

Reissued 2023, Originally released 1963

In the early 1960s, the high school students who made up the legendary surf rock outfit The Surfaris scored an incredible hit with their debut instrumental, "Wipeout," and its sung B-side "Surfer Joe" would be belatedly hailed as a classic, but the circumstances of the hit's reissue by Dot led to a faux debut album that only featured the band on those two songs. Play was the bonafide 1963 debut LP that solidified their reputation, with "Surfing Drums" reportedly inspiring Keith Moon; a one-off take of the Batman theme is enjoyable, but the originals really delight. Calling all surf rock fans: this genre-defining LP is an absolute must have!

Track listing:

1. Waikiki Run
   
2. Surfer Joe
   
3. Similau
   
4. Bat Man
   
5. Surfing Drums
   
6. Point Panic
   
7. Misirlou
   
8. Wipe Out
   
9. I'm A Hog For You
   
10. Jack The Ripper
    
11. Surfaris Stomp
    
12. Surf Scene