On a recent trip to my P.O. box, I found four surf CDs from the good folks at Double Crown Records. (If you’re a fan of surf music at all, Double Crown is a label you should get to know.)

One of the CDs I found is The Lonely One by The Volcanics. Now, a lot of surf music can be kind of mellow. If you’re expecting mellow at the beginning of this CD, prepare to be surprised. This album begins with an explosion of sound called “Kanack Attack.” The rumbling rhythm at the beginning of the song is a bit like a punch to the gut. Then comes the guitar, which is just amazing. This is the kind of thing that makes guys wish they could play surf guitar.

You know in those old beach movies where a surf band sets the tone for a beach party? Well, The Volcanics provide music for a different kind of party. If you were hosting a kegger and you wanted it to have a surf theme, “Keg Party” would be the song. To put it another way, just imagine if the guys of Delta Tau Chi hired a surf band instead of Otis Day and the Knights.

This album is filled with songs that will get your head moving (try “Del Rey” for instance), whether you’re sitting in your cubicle or driving to the beach to catch some waves. If you’re a fan of instrumental surf, this will be a welcome addition to your collection.