(Tres Mexicanos) Del Sur de Texas, by The Sir Finks

(Tres Mexicanos) Del Sur de Texas

by The Sir Finks

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	1.	The Ugly Surfer 02:47
	2.	Castaway 02:25
	3.	Devil's Agent 04:29
	4.	Spanish Flea 01:40
	5.	Mazatlan Stomp 03:17
	6.	Steel Pier 02:15
	7.	Weird Beard 02:03
	8.	Heads Up 02:49
	9.	Mondragora 03:29
	10.	Knights of the Long Board 02:36
	11.	The Ulrich 02:24
	12.	Double Buck 02:25
	13.	Penny a Dance 02:21
	14.	The Ballad of Mike Fink 02:11
	15.	Moon's Theme 02:12
	16.	Heart Full of Soul 02:35
	17.	Action Reef 01:44
	18.	Lost Wahini 03:21
	19.	Jack the Ripper 05:15
	20.	Can't Be Still 02:04
	21.	Boots 03:01
	22.	Wound Up 01:45

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Get Hip Recordings (GH-1146)

Get Hip is proud to present this 22-track retrospective by one of the most original, interesting and rockin’ instrumental surf bands of the '90s: The Sir Finks!

The Sir Finks originated in Corpus Christi--a sleepy little Texas town on the Gulf of Mexico and halfway to nowhere. The band was established by skateboarding buddies Mike Guerrero (guitar) and Jason Gentry (bass) who enlisted roommate Ruben Garza on drums and began jamming to instro tunes from surf LP's scored at thrift stores and flea markets. Early influences ranged from bands like surf punk pioneers Agent Orange to the Ventures; Link Wray, Davie Allan and the Arrows, the Surf Teens, the Astronauts, Dick Dale, and assorted Del-Fi groups gleaned from scratchy compilations. Eventually Mike and Jason enlisted wonder-boy drummer extraordinaire Damien Llanes who consolidated the lineup for most of the band’s lifespan. The trio fine-tuned their sound and moved the show to Austin.

The Sir Finks played often during the mid-90’s, sharing the stage with surf and garage bands like Jackie and the Cedrics and Sons of Hercules. Around this time, they caught the eye of local indie label Wildebeest Records ; together they released a handful of 7-inch singles, some compilation tracks, and eventually the Sir Finks' 2000 album, Instrumentals in the Key of...BOSS!!! (WBST004). The LP was comprised of some of their strongest original tunes and a few of their favorite covers--standards from their killer live show.

What you have here is a collection of fifteen fantastic Sir Finks originals coupled with seven choice covers--including one the best versions of the Yardbirds’ classic "Heart Full of Soul," with a mean fuzz-guitar that could give even Davie Allan a run for his money! Another nugget is the instrumental version of Nancy Sinatra’s hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin' " that totally rules! But hey, less turf and more surf. Just listen to this!!

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released November 25, 2008

THE SIR FINKS are:

Tracks 1-19:
Mike Guerrero: Guitars
Jason Gentry: Bass, organ, sax
Damien Llanes: Drums, percussion

Tracks 20-22:
Mike Guerrero: Guitars
Joe Emery: Guitar
Jason Gentry: Bass
Stephen May: Drums

Jeanie Attaway Organ on track 22

All tracks recorded at Hill on the Moon Studio
Engineered by Jim Inman
Produced by the Sir Finks
Cover art & Design by Mike Guerrero
Special thanks to Paul Borelli

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