This fifth volume in the 'Whip Masters Instrumentals' series once again shows that many attractive instrumental songs were recorded within the roots genres. The album traditionally contains 30 tracks, all recorded between 1952 and 1963. You will find little or nothing of many of the artists brought together here. However, the music they made has undoubtedly stood the test of time. Give that volume knob a good push to the right and let your neighbors enjoy the scorching tracks. Jerry Neal can start with the very special, slightly Eastern sounding 'Scratchin''. Later, 'Ali Baba' by The Satellites also sounds very Eastern. Neal is followed by Bob Moore And The Temps, who spice up their rocking 'Braggin'' with harmonica and organ. Zydeco artist Clifton Chenier is unique on the accordion. An instrument that rocks in his hands like no other. You will get a taste of this during 'The Big Wheel'. Carl Newman shifts things up a gear. Pounding drums form the basis for the exciting 'Tom-Tom'. The East also inspired Walkin' Charlie Aldrich and The Way Outers, as can be heard in 'Hot Sake'. In the blues you will find many great instrumental songs. Usually they have either the guitar or the harmonica in the front. In 'Chicken' Baby Boy Warren does it with the harmonica. And also pay attention to the percussion on the washboard. Blues is also one of the ingredients of 'The Grunt' by The Fifty Milers. The organ, supplemented with guitar, is the lead instrument on 'Tarantula' by The Tarantulas. Wonderful instrumental guitar rock 'n' roll comes with 'Ad Lib' and The Galaxies. Byron Gosh Group presents a song that contains both a portion of rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll in 'Disgusting'. Genres that are also part of 'Rock! Rock! Rock!' by Willis 'Gator' Jackson and his orchestra, including a fantastic performance from the horn section. Rhythm & blues is also the basis for Dave Hamilton's 'Cooter Bug' and 'Walking The Beat' by Ernie Freeman. 'Tickle Toe' by Paul Gayten sounds playful, partly due to the piano. The race to conquer space inspired many artists. This includes Young John Watson, who creates a nice space sound in 'Space Guitar'. An impressive song is the hillbilly-influenced 'Aungalala' by Tex Carman, with a lightning-fast intro on the six strings.
Surf is rather the genre in which The Pyramids, Chiyo and The Crescents, Manuel and The Renegades, The Nite Sounds and The Losers shine.
In his uniquely recognizable style, Link Wray and his Wraymen close with 'Slinky'.
Clean sounding guitars, refreshing organ sounds, drums that provide a solid beat and creative horns, you get it all on one plate on the fifth volume in the 'Whip Masters Instrumentals' series. It's up to you to devour it eagerly.

​Let's be clear for once ……. This series is not intended for softies! The rebellion associated with the genre, especially in the early days of rock and roll, is also in the 30 formidable instrumental tracks that fill volume 2 of the ‘Whip Masters Instrumentals’ series. Fire-breathing guitars, all searing saxophones that hit you relentlessly in the face and the vocal primal screams, certainly contribute to this. Features that can all be found on this album.
With the creation of the Whip Masters Instrumentals, composer Mark Armstrong has tapped an area that offers an abundance of fantastic rock and roll, rockabilly, surf and western swing. Just like the previously published volume 1, this edition is also worth having in your collection. Curious what will follow!

​America may claim to be the cradle of rockabilly, but England also came up with a not unkind number of bands. What I always found a plus and still find is that the UK bands within rockabilly still have their own sound. A sound that instantly catapults you to a live gig in some pub. You can enjoy this delicious British Sound on ‘Stack ‘Em Up’ by The Holloway Echoes.
Versatility, ambiance and a sense of humor run like a thread through this album. ‘Stack ‘Em Up’ is already one of my toppers of 2020!

​In addition to Dick Dale, The Belairs were the pioniers of the instrumental surf music. This compilation proves that, despite the fact that they only scored one hit with 'Mr. Moto' , their music still sounds extremely enjoyable today.

Although they had only one hit with their version of Jimmie Rodger's 'Mule Skinner Blues', their crossover of various music genres laid the foundation for the rock 'n' roll, rockabilly and surf that was coming soon.

Surf music with or without a jazzy or exotic twist by a Dutch trio. An album that lifts the surf sound to a higher level!

​Nine harmonica-driven instrumental songs, which include blues, surf, rock, ragtime and an old Russian tune. Great record!

15 beautiful instrumental tracks prove that the surfsound is not dead. Enjoy!

What a hell of a party record, this sax driven rock & roll, rhythm & blues and surf album!

In addition to the formidable bringing together of the musical legacy of Bo Diddley and Johnny Ramone, The Dustaphonics also pay attention to their well-known surfsound. Great release!

16 rockabilly, rock & roll and surf covers in a sublime way brought by a Belgian band.

Forget The Shadows or The Beach Boys, from now on Oranjjoolius will blow up your days!

Razor sharp lead guitars, crazy organ sounds, violent drums, all topped with a lot of fuzz, make Fifty Feet Combo Belgium's most impressive surf band! Highly recommended!