Album Reviews Archives - The Atlantics

Pipeline Magazine: Issue 124 Spring 2023

March 26, 2023

A great review from our friends in England, as well as No.1 on the playlist!

Reverb Central: The Atlantics – Bombora …The Next Generation ****

September 28, 2021

This is the 12 inch single from the …The Next Generation album. There’s something fascinating about the merger of Oz surf and discotheque production. While it’s not as adventurous as the Surf Coasters remixes, it […]

Reverb Central: The Best Of [CD] ****

September 28, 2021

Phil Dirt These guys are amazing! This CD includes tracks from the early sixties and recent gems as well. A grand cross section of their work. I think they have more power today than ever […]

Think surf rock classics and a few songs come to mind. The Surfari’s Wipeout, Dick Dale’s Miserlou, Pipeline by the Chantays and of course Bombora, by Australia’s own, Atlantics. Virtually the only successful surf instrumental band not from America. Echoing the Shadow’s Twangy Atmospheric Instrumental Sound, they were snapped up by CBS Records and became a household name with the release of their giant hit Bombora in 1963.

After completing their European tour in 2013 The Atlantics have announced their retirement from live touring.

“We wish to thank all our fans and friends that have supported us throughout the years by buying our records and coming to our gigs and concerts. It really made it all worthwhile.”