Teletransportación
Argentina’s Los Frenéticos solidify their reputation as one of the coolest surf bands in the world with Teletransportación. The album has a pure instrumental quality, with moments that recall Laika and the Cosmonauts. They do indeed aim that high, and the result is very satisfying. This is a production on the level of The Barbwires classic “Sea Rider.” “Surf Music” is a pretty big umbrella these days, and I think that when most people think of surf, they are imagining a no frills, small combo. This album isn’t that, and I definitely look forward to seeing the band live this summer to hear how they arrange these pieces for the stage. What does make this album surf are the twangy, reverbed lead guitar tones and the rhythm guitar, both obviously Fenders, and the surf beat. The songs have a lot of variation in intention and mood, though they largely stay away from breakneck tempos, grooving solidly and mightily.
Teletransportación is a complete production, with additions to Los Freneticós’ five piece being tasteful and well placed. Having a keyboard already gives their sound a lush richness, and he most sticks to a Leslied B3 sound. Sprinkled around the album you’ll hear a horn section, theremin, sound effects like bubbles, and percussion. This album makes me very happy. Highly recommended!
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