Batman Theme – THE VENTURES****

Batman Theme/Zocko/Jokers Wild/The Cape/00-711/The Man From Uncle/Secret Agent Man/Hot Line/Vampcamp/Up Up & Away/Get Smart Theme/Green Hornet 66

Batman Theme from The Ventures features not just the caped crusader but instrumental interpretations of several current spy themes plus many original tunes. (US:42)

“Now this is a concept album which features prominently several fun spy songs. They all rollick with action, intrigue, deception and a little bit of minor-key suspense, giving the listener the impression that he is inside a real-live James Bond movie or an episode of Dragnet. No ballads, no happy pop songs, no over distorted dance songs - just straight through spy music. The ultra-encouraging thing here is that seven of these twelve songs are Ventures originals, and not only do they nail the mood perfectly, but they are just great songs.”

“Batman Theme, is a good album of mostly original tunes based on the hit TV show. It captures The Ventures at the height of their creativity. It has many spy themed songs on it, including quite a few originals that fit into the whole Batman genre.”

“Batman features many superhero or spy related themes, plus seven original compositions. It's solid work, and it's pretty much a typical Ventures album. The album on the whole is pretty fun. Recommended to Ventures fans.”

“Consist of seven originals and some covers; this is one of The Ventures best LPs. With great originals like Hot Line, Joker's Wild, Zocko!, 00-711 and The Cape, they put you in the world of spy flicks. This is real, check it out.”

“A sure sign of a great Ventures record is an inordinate amount of original compositions, and The Ventures Batman Theme album has many, with every one of them a winner. Zocko, Joker's Wild, and Vampcamp are classic Ventures’ stompers, with near-raunchy guitar lines, stops, starts, and fabulous drumming. Television spy themes were tailor-made for The Ventures' sound. A great LP from top to bottom with tons of great original tunes and effects.”