Description

M.O.D.’s debut album was a classic album and the follow up ‘Surfin M.O.D’ gives some mixed feelings. The release is comprised of two parts. The first part (side A on the vinyl) is called ‘Movie Side’. Most of the songs were only speech which lasted about 30 seconds at maximum. The oddball Billy Milano has made very unusual album and the story features a couple of party animals and goofy dialogues. This side is only fun to listen to the first time then the speeches becomes annoying so the second part (side B on the vinyl) named as ‘Sound track side without the movie’ is much preferred. Here you will find the songs without the interval speeches. There's total of seven songs on this album, and three of them are covers! It's a known fact that Milano is crazy and he even sometimes refers to the band name as ‘Milano`s On Drugs’. The album starts with the ‘Jaws’ theme, which really fits to the concept of the album and then were hit by the Beach Boys classic ‘Surfin' U.S.A.’ maybe not something you would guess a metal band to make a cover of but its another choice that fits the concept of the album well. They also make a really good version of that song, without sounding too stupid. ‘Surf's up’ is an ordinary thrash metal song. The albums best song is ‘Mr. Oofus’. With really nice intro on it and hilarious lyrics telling about very old-fashioned and strict inspector Oofus. It's the best track alongside with "Party animal", which actually tells about M.O.D.'s guys, who enjoy ruining other people's days going to their parties without being invited. Consequences are known. Last two track are both covers. First one is Chicago's ‘Color my world’. Milano makes fun of all those weepy love ballads out there with strong falsetto singing, which can't be laughed at. Last song is The Luvvers cover ‘Shout’. Song is funny and happy with goofy backing vocals and minimal use of distorted guitar. If ‘Surfin' M.O.D.’ were a movie, it would be a crappy Hollywood comedy. Every film has somekind of love scene, and M.O.D. makes fun of them with ‘Color my world’ and then we could have the track ‘Shout’ with the end credits. Track listing: 1. Goldfish From Hell 2. Totally Narley Talking By Katrina And Bill 3. Surfin' U.S.A. 4. More Narley Talking By Katrina And Bill 5. Surf's Up 6. Sargent Drexell Theme 7. Billy, Katrina And Alex Spot Oofus 8. Mr Oofus 9. Still More Narley Talk And The Party Crash Scene 10. Party Animal 11. Bill's Big Love Scene 12. Color My World 13. Bill And Katrina Split Up And The Big Party Scene 14. Shout 15. The Big Finale 16. Surfin' U.S.A. 17. Surf's Up 18. Sargent Drexell Theme 19. Mr Oofus 20. Party Animal 21. Color My World 22. Shout