Pipeline – THE CHANTAYS***

Pipeline/The Lonesome Road/Tragic Wind/Runaway/Blunderbus/Banzai/Sleepwalk/Night Theme/Wayward Nile/ El Conquistador/Riders In The Sky/Last Night

Pipeline was a collection of surf instrumentals from one hit wonders The Chantays, with the title track a US top five hit single. Guitar instrumentals would take a knocking following the British invasion. (US:26)

"Pipeline is an incredible single that still sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded. Unfortunately for The Chantays, their initial success was never duplicated. One listen to this LP reminds you why they remained one hit wonders - a limited repertoire but great technique.”

“The Chantays were just a handful of kids when they recorded some of the best surf guitar licks of all time. The title track Pipeline is a legend for good reason, and theirs is probably the best recording ever of this often covered classic. There are other tracks on this that deserve equal recognition, including El Conquistador, and a great instrumental cover of the classic Riders In The Sky."

“Perhaps the most famous riff in surf music and one of the most perfect hit tunes.”

“A relatively typical, all instrumental, surf LP of it's vintage. The band is very tight, but their tender years show up as limited talent, and lack of imagination on many cuts. But everybody loves the title track, and the LP is worth it for that alone.”

“Pipeline the song is an undisputed classic, but Pipeline the album is an unheralded gem. I remember reading some time ago about how disposable the record is after the title track, but while nothing matches the magic of that peak, it's prime surf music all the way through. Blunderbus stands out for me, the aggressive rhythm guitar that makes Pipeline is showcased on almost every track.”

“Another of the classics of surf music. Besides the obvious hit title track, The Lonesome Road is another winner here. How could you not love those Strat's with full-on surf-a-licious reverb?”

“This is the origin of Pipeline - the most covered surf tune ever. Other tracks are not so great, but are still enjoyable and never annoying.”