The triumphant return of the luchadors of surf rock.

The mythical Kings of Chopsville, Eddie Angel, Daddy-O Grande, Pedro Del Mar and Teen Beat, carry on their conquest of the instrumental galaxy one undulating groove at a time. A retro-modern juggernaut of the highest calibre, The Further Adventures of Los Straitjackets is a direct throwback to the fat, guitar-laden sounds of great surf rock acts such as Duane Eddy, The Ventures, Surfaris, and The Trashmen. Adding a 1950s science fiction twist to their 14th release, they explore a variety of appropriately strange, mysterious and wacky themes. “Teen Beast” rubs hirsute shoulders with “Sasquatch,” while “Kaptain Krunch” vainly pursues the quick but cunning “The Wild Mouse” Peter Gunn style. Resplendent with intricate melodies, nostalgic glamour and kitsch value up the wazzoo, The Further Adventures of Los Straitjackets is a gem of an album that does an admirable job showcasing the quirky quartet’s always stellar musicianship. Along with its lavishly illustrated comic book panels, each CD also includes a package of trading cards featuring the secret superhuman personas of the LS four. Kapow!