The Retroliners are a surf-style instrumental combo whose eclectic blend of vintage guitar tones and modern sonics produces a unique interpretation of dark, angular spy music spiked with pop, punk, twist and twang. Subway Surfing, their second album, captures the sinister and seductive contours of urban struggle, conveyed in alluring melodies that never stray far from the classic surf idiom. With intriguing nuances, the Retroliners pay earnest tribute to such notable influences as The Ventures, the Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, and Los Straitjackets. Demonstrating the enduring appeal of a genre born more than forty years ago, the Retroliners issue forceful testimony to the dynamic world of instrumental rock music.
"The Retroliners have moved into moodier territory with this, their second release. There are some nice moments here, and several bonus live tracks that really show off the prowess of the band. The guitar tends to be pretty atmospheric, but not spacy. The structures and sounds are not traditional surf, yet there is the distinct feel of the genre. An interesting CD for adventurous surf fans, or rock instro fans without narrow limits." Phil Dirt
The Retroliners - a US surf band.