Shuck/Detour/Ram Bunk Shush/Hawaiian War Chant/Perfidia/Harlem Nocturne/Blue Tango/Ups ‘N Downs/Lonesome Town/Torquay/Wailin’/Moon Of Manakoora
Early self titled album from The Ventures without too many obvious instrumental covers that would become their staple later on. Includes the British top five hit single Perfidia. (US:105)
“Beyond the straight ballads and rockers, this album shows that The Ventures can also do a trolloping Hawaiian War Chant, a vibrato-dripping Moon Of Manakoora and the juvenile delinquent Harlem Nocturne. The rockers are for the most part even catchier. None of these tunes are considered Ventures classics, but Ram Bunk Shush is on a couple of greatest hits records (though it's not exactly the most mesmerizing number on here).”
“This is primarily soft, country flavoured guitar instrumentals. Overall, quite light weight, and commercially oriented.”
“With more gusto than often found later in their career.”
“Really good album. The Ventures have such a classic, timeless sound."
“The Ventures are a lot of fun. If I were sent in a time machine back to 1961, I'd be relying on this album to fill my rockin' out needs.” “Outstanding album from one of the greatest bands ever.”
“This type of music is not heard much anymore. They were a good group and appealed to a large audience. It's nice to find their music still around.”
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