Beat, Surf, Fun

Beat, Surf, Fun Artist: Tullycraft
Label: Magic Marker
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 678277034921
EAN: 0678277034921
ASIN: B000062YBE


Release Date: 2002-03-05

Beat, Surf, Fun


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Tracks:

  1. Twee
  2. Glitter & Twang
  3. Christine, ND
  4. Wild Bikini
  5. Diy Queen
  6. Cowgirls On Parade
  7. I Kept The Beach Boys
  8. Orange Cake Mix
  9. Knockout
  10. Radio Theme
  11. Sent To The Moon
  12. Who Needs That

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Formed in the mid-'90s by members of Crayon and Wimp Factor 14, Tullycraft continues to proudly carry the banner of the "cuddlecore" movement that swept the nation, or rather, the nation's sensitive geeks in the early '90s. The band's influences actually go further back, as its giddy, fast-strummed melodies and thin drumming hark back to <I>C86</I>, the classic <I>NME</I>-curated compilation that launched an era of British indie pop, from the Pastels to Heavenly. Led by bassist-singer Sean Tollefson, Tullycraft happily crowds its insular world with an abundance of references that will captivate pop scenesters. For instance, their third album's opener, "Twee," mentions a Sarah Records compilation tape in the first line, before rallying around a scornfully proud cry of "Fuck me, I'm twee!" And Tullycraft isn't afraid to scratch their peers, as they show on "Orange Cake Mix Song": "The rhythms are weak and you can't sing along/ Does the world really need another Orange Cake Mix song?/ I don't think so." OK, so this isn't Ja Rule vs. DMX, but in indie rock circles, it's pretty hardcore. <I>--Elisabeth Vincentelli</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Worth it just for Twee alone..........2004-07-11

Let's face it, Tullycraft is an indiepop institution by now (and if not, they should be). It took me forever to get around to getting this, but it was worth it in the end. The guys in the band seem really cool, they never break the first rule (i.e. [this is good]), and their lyrics are biting witty. This CD is best to listen to when aimlessly surfing through friendster profiles, taking a road trip to San Diego, or making out with your girlfriend/boyfriend. It's also arguablly their most accomplished effort to date.

5 out of 5 stars This album is brilliant.......2004-05-21

I don't know how I went for so long without hearing this record. It's absolutely infectious, it gets in your head and just won't let go. It's such beautiful poppy stuff and the lyrics are just right. I love Glitter and Twang, where they sing "she grew up just north of privilege..."

It's very, very good.

5 out of 5 stars F me I'm twee.......2002-11-30

Yes, Yes, Yes! For fans of up beat catchy pop songs. I was singing along by the second listen and this has stayed in my cd player ever since. Possibly my favorite Tullycraft album it ranks right up there with "City of Subarus". This is one of the bands that got me into Indiepop to begin with. My only complaint was its too short and I need more! In my top 10 for 2002 for sure.

4 out of 5 stars pop rocking!.......2002-11-30

tullycraft's CD "Beat Surf Fun" is making the cool air of winter blow away and reminding me of warm weather ahead! This is such a front to back good record, each song really compliments the next, from fast numbers, to mid-tempo, and some real sweet slow songs, it's gonna make my compilation CD's fill out nicely! I've been playing the CD in my car on the way to work, and I swear it puts me in such a good mood(and I need it!). This record would make a great gift to that indie popster friend of yours that you are wondering what to get them, it is going to be a classic, on the sublime tip!

4 out of 5 stars

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  2. Pickin' on Beck: The Bluegrass Tribute ~ Various Artists
  3. Stereo Total ~ Stereo Total
  4. Unfocus on It ~ The Faraway Places
  5. Scattered Pieces ~ Domestic Problems
  6. Come on Over ~ Olivia Newton-John
  7. Cosmic Mind at Play ~ The Paisleys
  8. Wardenclyffe Tower ~ Allan Holdsworth
  9. Cellophane ~ The Troggs
  10. The Platinum & Gold Collection ~ The Guess Who

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Chariots of Fire ~ Ernie Watts

Back to Balboa ~ Stan Kenton

Reincarnation of a Lovebird ~ Charles Mingus

Concert in Berlin 1996 ~ Georg Graewe Quintet

How Close Are We ~ Michael Fair

Runnin Wild ~ Nat Gonella

Festivalbar 2000: Compilation Blu ~ Various Artists

Longo Caminho ~ Os Paralamas do Sucesso

Hoshiuranai No Uta ~ Tou Tou

Rasiya ~ Milind Ingle