Secret Agent Abe - Canaan

Sunday 1st February 1998
Secret Agent Abe - Canaan
Secret Agent Abe - Canaan

STYLE: Rock
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 8250-8003
LABEL: Canaan
FORMAT: CD EP
ITEMS: 1


Reviewed by Mike Rimmer

They're on a mission from God and they play surfer rock music. And they definitely have a sense of humour! Rocking out with "Malibu Abe". it's clear from the get go that in Stingray Schneider they have a 'mega' guitarist. Imaging The Shadows on speed and you get close to an idea of what some of this sounds like. It's also clear when the rest of the band are called Grand Admiral Throng, Crazy Gunzales and Blanche Honeydew that they are all working under top secret aliases! The funky rock of "Gobbler's Knob" is the first chance you get to hear Miss Honeydew's excellent vocals and lyrics that clearly point to God. That funky rock style and straight ahead lyrics continue with the intricately laden guitars of "Bopple Botch". The obvious single "Atomic Bisque" is built around a sub-Led Zep riff and explosive guitar work. The "Kwong Hal" instrumental and closing epic "Arabian Surf" are both further confirmation that Stingray's guitar work deserves wider appreciation. 10 minutes of music and six songs, this is a good introduction lo a band who deserve wider recognition.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Ellen in somerset county, New Jersey @ 00:32 on Jun 12 2010

I bought the CD in 1997. It STILL sounds fresh and new. It STILL makes you get up and move around. And, if that were not enough, the musicianship is outstanding. I guess that is why it is still great music. Caution: if you play it on a sunny day in your car with the windows open, just keep an eye on the speed. It is so envigorating. It will make your car go 40 mph standing still. E



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