The Manakooras - Jungle of Steel LP (Macaw Blue Vinyl) (Hi-Tide)
This supergroup has produced an exquisite album that is probably 80% exotica and 20% surf, with Martin Denny / Les Baxter / Arthur Lyman style instrumentation infused with bits of surf guitar here and there. The band features guitarist Jeremy DeHart (Aqualads), Ted Pilgrim (Satan's Pilgrims), Sticks Stechkin (The Penetrators) and other great musicians. The album artwork is stunning as well, plus it's pressed on gorgeous blue vinyl.
Tracks: Chant Of The Moon - El Sueno - Quiet Village - Lujon - Howl Of The Jaguar - Arabian Knight - The Big Hurt - Machete's Kiss - Malibu Bumshack - Zombie Hula - La Rosita - Summer Of The Surf King