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Rock · 1965 · 11 tracks · 28m

Knock Me Out!

The Ventures

High-octane 1965 instrumental rock. Reverb-drenched Fender guitars tackle British Invasion hits and space-age originals with driving, garage-ready energy.

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It's the ultimate 60s guitar record for when you want to feel like the coolest person in the room.

A high-energy, sun-drenched collection of guitar anthems that feel both cool and nostalgic.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 28m
02
Love Potion No. 9
2:07
03
Tomorrow's Love
2:18
04
Oh, Pretty Woman
2:53
05
Mariner IV
2:15
06
When You Walk in the Room
2:24
07
Gone Gone Gone
2:15
08
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
2:20
09
She’s Not There
2:38
10
Lonely Girl
2:02
11
Bird Rockers
2:45
12
Sha La La
2:26
Moments Worth Waiting For
The aggressive tremolo picking that mimics the sound of a rocket launch on Mariner IV.
The dramatic orchestral-style guitar arrangement on Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.
The way the lead guitar mimics the vocal phrasing of the British Invasion hits with sharp, staccato attacks.
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