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. |
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