Davie Allan & The Arrows - The Cycle-delic Sounds Of Davie Allan And The Arrows

Artist:

Allan, Davie

UPC:

090771621924

Description:

Davie Allan & the Arrows: Davie Allan (guitar); Paul Johnson (guitar); Steve Pugh (bass instrument); Larry Brown (drums).
Liner Note Authors: Davie Allan; Jeff Jarema.
Photographer: Davie Allan.
As an album, the Arrows` Cycle Delic Sounds Of.. is a standalone among instrumental rock & roll records. Recorded in late 1967, it fully exploits the recording studio to full-on psychedelic effect, while its tracks are burning rock & roll guitar workouts that merge hard and heavy hot rod, surf, and biker music. This is the next step -- the unholy sonic marriage of Dick Dale and the Ventures with Link Wray and the young Jimi Hendrix. The title cut leads it off with squalling wah-wah raunch & roll, drenched in fuzz and studio effects, it`s wild, raw, and unfettered. It is singular here, but it is far from the only great offering. The reworked "Blue`s Theme," called "Blue`s Trip" here, is an awesome sequel from the band`s previous album. The growling Harley at the beginning of "Another Cycle in Detroit" is a teaser for the orgy of multi-tracked six-strings that are distorted almost beyond recognition. The other two killers here are the themes from biker movies: "Devil`s Angels Theme" and "The Born Loser`s Theme." They are majestically demented and knotty. The album`s closer, "Mind Transferral," is a bizarre exercise in acid freakout that seemingly doesn`t get it until the wah-wah kicks in over the nonsensical moaned and babbled vocals. ~ Thom Jurek

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Cycle-Delic
2. Invasion
3. Cody`s Theme
4. Blue`s Trip
5. 13th Harley
6. Another Cycle in Detroit
7. Grogs Hog
8. Devil`s Angels Theme
9. Born Loser`s Theme, The
10. Mind Transferral
11. Sulkin` - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)
12. Angel with a Devil`s Heart - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)
13. I`m Leavin` - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)

Album Information

Release Date:

04/26/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Oldies

Subgenre:

Surf

Label:

Sundazed

Producer:

Mike Curb

Catalog Number:

6219

Original Release Year:

1968

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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