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Encyclopedia of Sound Volume I
Rock · 2001 · 22 tracks

Encyclopedia of Sound Volume I

Los Straitjackets

Twenty-two bite-sized bursts of reverb-drenched surf and rockabilly. A masterclass in vintage guitar tones, from desert twang to high-octane garage grit.

2001

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A high-energy, cinematic celebration of vintage guitar tones and surf-rock bravado.

Tracklist · 22 Tracks
01
Furious
1:35
02
Road Rage
1:55
03
Candy Rock
1:38
04
Kaboom
2:01
05
California Fun
1:20
06
Switchblade Stroll
1:21
07
Cactus Walk
2:05
08
Arizona Sunset
2:11
09
Country Squier (electric)
1:23
10
Country Squier (acoustic)
1:11
11
Golden Nugget
1:20
12
Heavy Bag
1:06
13
Crop Dustin’
1:33
14
Cantina (electric)
1:58
15
Cantina (acoustic)
2:00
16
Sombrero
1:29
17
Onion Dip
3:03
18
Pot Liquor
1:45
19
Man From S.W.A.M.P.
2:52
20
Dipsy Doodle
1:53
21
Take the 405
1:33
22
Fuzzy Nova
2:19
Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive tremolo picking on 'Furious' that sets a frantic, high-stakes pace right out of the gate.
The stark contrast between the electric and acoustic versions of 'Country Squier', showcasing the band's melodic versatility.
The swampy, low-slung groove of 'Man From S.W.A.M.P.' that feels like a midnight trek through a bayou.
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