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Toast your weenies to this one folks! Toronto's favourite bloodsuckers of the beach are back once again with this follow-up to last year's Reckless Summer. A curious marriage of goth, surf-punk, rockabilly, leather, PVC and sunscreen, this four-song disc once again shows these weirdoes throwin' a beach party that would leave Frankie and Annette buried in the sand. The opening title track gets things off to a groovy start and keeps you shimmying right on through to "Hawaii Shirt from Hell. Kind of sexy, kind of swampy and still dark enough to keep even the mopiest goth kids mopey, these tunes show all the makings of a surf band: twanging guitar, catchy riffs, lyrics about chicks, cars and surfing, but they take it so far beyond those Beach Boys' harmonies that they couldn't be normal if they tried. Twisted and comical but not just a shtick, these babes have talent and a sense of humour to match, making this a perfect way to celebrate summer and still maintain your gothic ennui.
-Coreen Wolanski, Exclaim, Nov 30, 2002
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Attack of the Killer Bikinis
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Credits
Musicians
Buster Babe: bass
Velvet Babe: keyboards
Horny Babe (Baron Marcus): lead vocals
Bunny Babe: percussion, vocals
Devil Man: lead guitar
Songwriting
“Attack of the Killer Bikinis” written by Baron Marcus, R. Chappelle, L. Chappelle, Uden and Vanderburgh
“Hawaii Shirt From Hell” written by Baron Marcus and Uden
“Dark Kind of Ecstasy” written by Baron Marcus
“Surfing Swamp Monster From the Planet Zon” written by Baron Marcus, Chappelle and Vanderburgh
Production
Produced by Anthony Vanderburgh and the Vampire Beach Babes
Recorded and mastered at Vanderock Studios and in Baron Marcus’ boudoir, Toronto, Ontario
Artwork
Artwork, layout and illustrations by Ed Valdés
Cover illustration by Ed Valdés
Press
Coreen Wolanski of Exclaim! described Attack of the Killer Bikinis as “a curious marriage of goth, surf-punk, rockabilly, leather, PVC and sunscreen,” noting that the EP showed the Vampire Beach Babes throwing “a beach party that would leave Frankie and Annette buried in the sand.” The review praised the band’s mix of twanging guitar, catchy riffs, dark humour and theatrical absurdity, calling the disc “twisted and comical but not just a shtick.”
Special Thanks
This EP is dedicated to the mighty Ricky Las Vegas without whose understanding and sacrifice the VBB may not be here today. Special thanks to Diane Higgins for the dedication talent and heart of gold, Anthony and family, Alexi, Julia, Lori, Kika, Danny Wilson, Michael Rowe, DJ Darq, Groovella, all the gods and goddesses of Fetish Masquerade, the awesome NYC folks of Alchemy Mondays, Brian and his you-know-what, Lloyd Kaufman and the crew at Troma, the wonderfully supportive folks at Rue Morgue Magazine, the Convergence 8 staff and guests, Jodi Quinn, Randy Thomson, Rose, Ryan McMinn, Katie Rea, Al Mair, Bob Jamieson, Linda and Stephen and their pool of inspiration, Kimberly, Mars, Hermes, The Ploughman, DPIC, Davis Rea, and the wonderful fans and tolerant crew that are making it all so grand!
This CD was made possible through the hard work and dedication of Meghann Millard of Reclamation Promotions, the guidance and inspiration of Kitty Kat Ritz and the artistic brilliance of Ed Valdés.
Liner notes
“Thank you to the kind, the strong, the heroic and the good, as well as to every spirit the worlds over. We all fill the well of being.”
Release Info
Released 2002
Label/catalogue: VBB 1002
Copyright 2002 Vampire Beach Babes
Registered SOCAN
Made in Canada
Website: www.vampirebeachbabes.com
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