Aqua Velvets - Nomad

While the Aqua Velvets have been at the forefront of the surf revival, their music is no slavish rehash of the genre's past glories. Instead the group offers an intriguing mix of surf stylings alongside a more complex menu of echo-laden Ennio Morricone-style spaghetti-Western soundtrack music, Latin rhythms, shimmering psychedelia, and ultrahip lounge lizardry. Nomad is their third and most accomplished effort, thanks to the sensual sway of the title track opener, the gradually building intensity of "Surf Nouveau," the evocative (and wonderfully titled) "Smoking Panatelas on the Blue Mediterranean Sea," and the roiling "Holly Tiki." And that's just the first four tracks. Overall, Nomad offers the perfect accompaniment for your next surfin' safari or even a quiet evening on the couch. --Daniel Durchholz Amazon.com

One of the Greats

The Aqua velvets are simply amazing,I truly love their unique and very tropical and very mystic sound.Thank you to Miles and the guys.Put on the cd and be totally swept away by this very underrated band.Smart and wonderful riffs.Truly in a league of their own.Buy everything they record,support this wonderful and incredible group. February 3, 2008

Great Music for Cruising Around Town

I first heard this group while listening to an internet radio station that was playing the track "Surf Nouveau". When I first heard that song I was blown away buy the sound and feel of the music. It made me feel like getting up and moving around. When I finally tracked down the CD and bought it, I was equally impressed by all of the tracks especially the one titled "Return to Paia". This track made me say "Whoa", this one makes you wish you were on a warm beach somewhere drinking somthing with one of those little umbrellas sticking out of it as you watch a beautiful island sunset. If you close your eyes and listen to this music it makes you feel really good.

All I can say is you can't go wrong with this CD if you like modern surf inspired music. This is not straight Dick Dale or Ventures stuff for those of you who are only looking for that kind of music though.
April 24, 2006

Fine effort by The Aqua Velvets

This is an excellent album, though not quite the equal of "The Aqua Velvets", in my opinion.

The first song on the CD, and the one from which the album takes it's name, "Nomad", is a stunner . . . just beautiful, the CD is worth the price just for this one song. "Return to Paia" will make you imagine that you're a "ghost rider" on the set of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly", definitely another keeper.

All in all . . . cool as ice. January 5, 2006

Mysterious Surf

The first tune Nomad gives me chills every time I hear it. The Aqua Velvets have the mysterious surf sound down to a science. This is where they shine. Sometimes the pace picks up and they loose me. But in the dreamy Lynch like moody tunes they are untouchable! September 27, 2005

Awesome

Being a long time instrumental surf music fan (Dick Dale, Ventures, Shadows), I was very pleasantly surprised by this album. This album not only stays true to the genre but takes it further than just a revival approach. Compositions and guitar of Miles Corbin is very melodic and lyrical. I would recommend it to any surf music fans out there, take a chance and you will also be delighted. July 26, 2004

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