25 songs about surfing

Surfing is another extreme sport popularized in Southern California. Surf-inspired music has always been present in punk rock and its derivatives. Here's a sample of some of the better surf themed songs:


1-The Crowd: Suzy is a surf rocker

Song about surfing from one of the first hardcore punk bands from Huntington Beach, CA. They influenced other O.C. bands such as TSOL, Adolescents and Social Distortion. Fast and catchy rock n roll punk. This song appears in the seminal Posh Boy compilation "Beach Boulevard".






2-Agression: Locals Only

Best song about surfing by a hardcore punk band. A scream for surfing localism. "This beach is for locals only, Take your silly and get it off of our streets" says the classic chorus. Agression was involved in the skate-punk scene known as Nardcore. From their classic "Don't Be Mistaken" on Mystic Records.




3-Millencolin: In a room

Swedish punk band from the 90s Epitaph boom. Song about "Surfing in my room". This tune was a constant in surfing and bodyboarding soundtracks during the 90s. From their first ep "Use your nose" on Burning Heart Records.






4-Surf Nazis Must Die: Theme Song

Short-lived German thrashcore outfit. From their sole Ep "Anti-Everything".








5-Flema: Surfiando en el riachuelo

Legendary and prolific Argentine punk rock band led by the late Ricky Espinosa. "Surfing in the river" is the english translation. From their 1998 album "Resaka".







6-Dos Minutos: Aquaman

Argentine punk legends sang about Salvadorian surf punks in this tune from their album "Advertencia" .







7-Airbag: Prefiero La Playa

Andalusian pop-punk band. Song about preferring the beach at all times. From their debut "Mondo Cretino"







8-Beach Boys: Surfin' USA

The most influential american 60s rock n roll band. Their classic tune "Surfin' USA" from their 1963's album of the same name. Surf-inspired music anthem.







9-Nig Heist: Surfbroad

Tongue-in-cheek SST punk band fronted by Black Flag's roadie, Mugger. A former runaway turned CPA. Their members were Black Flag members with wigs.






10-Surf Punks: Locals Only

Mid-80s surf rock group from Malibu, CA. Other song about localism in surfing.








11-The Gears: Let's Go to the Beach

Classic surf-punk band from 80s SoCal. Catchy and edgy rock n roll punk. From the homonymous 1979 single ep.





12-Simpletones: California

1978-1980 pop punk band from O.C., CA. The Vandals covered their hit "I have a date". From their 1979 single "California / I like drugs". Singer Snickers died in the 90s.







13-Ramones: Surf City

From one the last albums of the fathers of punk rock, "Acid Eaters". Great song. It's The Ramones for christ sake.





14-Pearl Jam: Big Wave

One of the better known bands of the Seattle late 80s and early 90s Grunge movement. This track talks about riding big waves and appears in their 2006 s/t album.





15-The Queers: Surf Goddess

80s New Hampshire punk rock legends led by Joe King "Queer". This is one those bands that has been playing for 30 years and plays everything from fast and bratty to poppy and surfy. From their 1995 same name Ep on Lookout Records.






16-Weezer: Surf Wax America

From their hit debut "The Blue Album". L.A. nerd rock n roll that has been on the mainstream ever since.








17-Homegrown: Surfer Girl

90s Cali Punk group. From their second album "Act Your Age". Very poppy stuff.








18-Los Fabulosos Cadillacs: Surfer Calavera

Song about a surfing skull by this classic ska-punk-reggae band from Argentina. From their album "Fabulosos Calavera".







19-Smut Peddlers: Fugitive Surfer

Redondo Beach's own Smut Peddlers deliver this surf-hardcore-punk song in their 2001 "ISM" album.








20-The Surfaris: Surfer Joe

California 60s rock n roll. No revival band, this is the real deal.







21-Legendary Pink Dot: Chain Surfing

80s UK experimental rock. From their "All the King's Horses. Good stuff.








22-The Stupids: Wipe Out

80s British skate-punk. Very rare skate music coming from the UK isles. From their 1985 Lp "Peruvian Vacation".






23-D.I.: Hang Ten in East Berlin

Song about surfing and communism from this legenadry O.C. skate-punkers. From their first album "Ancient Artifacts".








24-Toy Dolls: Wipe Out

The classic surf instrumental by this 70s English fun punk rockers. From their 85' "A Far Out Disc".









25-Descendents: Tonyage

The almighty Descendents with a tune that mentions surfing. From their first full length "Milo Goes to College" from 1982.

Agent Orange at Madrid

Agent Orange, the surf-punk legends from Orange County, played at the Wurlitzer Ballroom in the spanish capital. The opening act was The Shitty Limits from the United Kingdom who played energetic hardcore-punk ala Surf Nazis Must Die. Their singer was within the crowd roaring the fast skate-punk blasts as the rest of the band lay on stage to play rapid fire guitar riffs and out-of-control drums. Very impressive band. After this good set, came the spanish heavy rock/punk band Zero 5 who played a couple of tunes reminiscent of Motorhead, but not that good.

At last, came the southern california power trio lead by vocalist/guitarist Mike Palm. They sounded tight and powerful even though the venue's sound is not the best. Their usual instrumental surf tunes were between the faster punk songs. Some of the songs played were "Bloodstains", "Too young too die" (dedicated to the late Lux Interior of The Cramps), "The Last Goodbye", "No Such Thing", "Living in darkness", "Pipeline" and "I kill spies". Also they played two covers: "Police Truck" by the Dead Kennedys and "Message from the Underworld" by The Weirdos. Great set overall, energetic as it gets but with some chill out surf tunes to listen.

Picture by MCJ Photography (c).

Mis experiencias en la capital catalana

Durante este último puente de diciembre visite la capital de la Catalunya Española, Barcelona. Lo primero ,obviamente fue hacer el tour de Gaudí tan pronto llegamos. Comenzamos por el Passeig de Gracia donde pudimos apreciar la Casa Batlló ,la cual vimos desde afuera pero aun así la arquitectura externa nos mostró un edificio moderno en todos sus ámbitos , pareciendo que fue construída hace 2 años pero sino que hace 100 años(1907).Continuamos el recorrido por el paseo hasta llegar a otro "Gaudí", La Casa Milà o La Pedrera,la cual nos impacto igualmente por su forma.Finalmente ,llegamos a su obra maestra en proceso , el Templo de la Sagrada Familia,el cual pudimos apreciar por dentro su forma monumental , el museo que muestra todo el proceso de elaboración de este templo y por fuera es la arquitectura más impresionante que te puedas imaginar , tiene tantos detalles por todos lados que es imposible creer.
La Casa Batlló

Después de admirar esta joya del modernismo catalán nos marchamos para otra obra impresionante de Gaudí , el Parc Guell que se encuentra en la montañas , este emblemático parque cuenta con unas fuentes ,jardines y estructuras modernas. Fue una parte del recorrido para respirar aire fresco y descansar un poco del bullicio de la ciudad y ver Barcelona desde lo alto del parque.Ya entrada la noche terminamos en La Rambla ,que es como el centro de Barcelona,donde vimos muchos artistas de la calle personificando todo tipo de personajes desde "Edward Siccorhands" hasta una señora vestida de frutas tropicales,donde todos los turistas paraban a tomarse fotos.Luego el cansancio nos ganó y nos fuimos a descansar al hotel.
El Parc Guell

Al día siguiente , visitamos el Barri Gòtic donde esta el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad, allí pudimos apreciar una procesión de la virgen , además visitamos la Plaza George Orwell (la cual esta dedicada al escritor británico) y la Catedral de Barcelona que esta en construcción. Después visitamos el área de la Font Mágica de Montjuic ,la cual estaba apagada y luego subimos al área del Poble Espanyol y el Estadio Olímpico donde fueron celebradas las Olimpiadas de 1992.Finalmente ,visitamos la tan esperada playa de Barceloneta la cual fue bien bueno ver playa después de dos meses fuera de mi isla del Caribe.La playa de Barceloneta tiene olas perfectas para el "surfing" pero obviamente el agua del Mar Mediterráneo es helada en el invierno por eso decidimos verla desde la orilla.Pasamos varias horas en el área de la costa mediterránea y luego nos marchamos para Barcelona Nord para esperar nuestro bus de vuelta a Madrid.
Playa Barceloneta