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ROOTS: A BENEFIT FOR THE U.S.A. SURF TEAM >> VARIOUS ARTISTS. RESIN
MUSIC 2005Compilations tend to be appealing because they offer a broad stretch of similar sounds and styles. However, the boys at Resin Music decided to lasso a bit larger roundup of talent than your average anthology. Plus, it benefits the sharpshootin' U.S.A. Surf Team, then fresh off their silver medal showdown at the 2004 Quiksilver/ ISA World Junior Champs. But don't get the message twisted; this ain't country. So kick off your boots and be conscious of your roots--Surf Roots. This
15-track lineup is sprinkled with a mix of big-name acts and emerging
future stars--just like our National Team. It fuses reggae, ska, rock
and punk together into a blend of melodies that float perfectly along
the scale. The first track is kicked off by island style ska-punks Pepper
bouncing you with their hit "Ashes" followed by Sublime offspring LB
Shortbus and their protégées Slightly Stoopid. After that,
your blood pressure rises when Santa Cruz rockers The Expendables begin
to crank. Then boogie right along to Michael Franti & Spearhead's
"Feelin Free." Lone hip-hopper Tre Hardson (of Pharcyde) hits you with
positive flows and funky hooks. Meanwhile, true reggae fans should enjoy
New York's own John Brown's Body, not to mention the legendary Rasta
collaboration of Steel Pulse and Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley. And, if you
still haven't heard Australia's newest groove rock band, pull your head
out of the sand and listen up. The Beautiful Girls' sound ranges from
loud, electric buzz cuts to funky, finger-plucking acoustic on "Morning
Sun." The harmonious wave ends with 3-time ASP World Champion Tom Curren's
relaxed rock that mimics his demeanor at huge Backdoor.
Proceeds
from this CD support the U.S.A. Surf Team--who are today's Surf Roots
and tomorrow's professional stars. This unique unity of empowering vibes
explores the foundation of modern surf music, while keeping it as cutting
edge as our young surfers. By Mike Cianciulli
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