With their sophomore album Goin’ For It!, The Babalooneys double down on everything that made their debut Late to the Party! such a hit. It’s a sparkling collection of thirteen original surf instrumentals that integrate vintage cool with danceable wizardry, adopting the spirit of the pioneers without sounding like a nostalgia act. On the contrary: the Québec quintet has found its own wave that propels them to great heights, riding on inventive melodies.
In essence, this is about reverberating guitars, rock ’n’ roll saxophone, and a relentlessly tight rhythm section, but this release is much more than that: we are dealing with an insanely skilled band bursting with energy, style, and personality, who have delivered another authentic and creative record packed with hooks and heart.
Goin’ For It!—mixed and mastered by Shorty Poole—is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Hi-Tide Recordings. Featuring Richard Bourque (guitar), Jean Sirois (guitar), Antoine Pelletier (bass), Martin Dorval (saxophone), and Chany Lagueux (drums).
Dennis, Richard here from the Babalooneys. Really touched by our review. You sir GET IT!