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"The Adventures of Cap'n Coconuts"
Frankie and the Poolboys
Double Crown Records, 2013
   (Review by Will "the Thrill" Viharo)
     Founded by Ferenc Dobronyi of Northern California's sizzling surf band Pollo del Mar, Frankie and the Poollboys are the instrumental equivalent of a premium rum flight - deceptively smooth going down, but slowly giving you a warm, deep buzz that lingers long after the final shot.
     Their second CD is called "The Adventures of Cap'n Coconuts," and it's another stylishly sonic blast of catchy original tunes, continuing the trend and matching the high standard set by their self-titled debut. It's genuine "feel good" music without being sappy or pretentious or kitschy. The musicianship is exceptional and the arrangements are all sweetly soothing for your weary soul, even as they excite your bouncing head and bopping feet. This mock vintage sci-fi cartoon score is also the ideal soundtrack for a beach party any time of year, even if it's indoors in a makeshift tiki bar, and you're the only attendee.
 
Will “the Thrill” Viharo is a freelance writer, pulp fiction author, B movie impresario and lounge lizard at large. His novels A Mermaid Drowns in the Midnight Lounge, Chumpy Walnut, Lavender Blonde, Down a Dark Alley, Freaks That Carry Your Luggage Up to the Room, It Came From Hangar 18 (with Scott Fulks), and the entire Vic Valentine, Private Eye series are now available.  www.thrillville.net/fiction
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