"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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