Mermen "Songs Of The Cows"

Mermen "Songs Of The Cows"

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Mermen
Songs Of The Cows
The Story
The Mermen's 1996 instrumental CD, "Songs Of The Cows", forges a turbulent surf sound on its seven tracks, led off by the powerful "Curve" and anchored by the epic, rambling 11 minute closing piece "Brain Wash". Guitarist and producer Jim Thomas double picks his way through the oceanically inspired pieces, redefining surf music in the late '90s with the help of bassist Allen Whitman and drummer Martyn Jones. Blending psychedelia and surf is what the Mermen do best throughout "Songs Of The Cows", and up-tempo tracks such as "Meander" and "Curve" set the stage for some melancholy soundscapes previously known only to the creatures of the deep. Challenging stuff.
The Music
04:05 Curve Instrumental
05:48 Slipping The Glimpse Instrumental
00:40 Intro (Radio Expendable) Instrumental
04:33 Varykino Snow Instrumental
04:38 A Heart With Paper Walls Instrumental
03:43 Meandher Instrumental
11:20 Brain Wash Instrumental
The Artists
Jim Thomas Guitar, Production
Allen Whitman Bass
Martyn Jones Drums
Damien Rasmussen Engineering
Paul Stubblebine Mastering
Richard Stutting Art Direction
Julie Newdoll Paintings
Rob Keller Photography
Leslie Jackson Inside Photography
Recorded at Bayview Studios.

Mastered at Rocket Lab.