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THE PHANTOM JETS
"The Phantom Jet Set" LP
SCALP 179
Lookout! Flying atcha in their patented Rev-O-Phonic sound, it’s the Phantom Jets! This phearsome phoursome has been serving up searing-hot, flame-broiled slabs of prime-cut garage-punk grunt all around Northern California for nearly two years now! But who are they you ask? Hailing from Sacramento, California's own 'River City', this capitol group is one capital group! These Golden State go-getters have but a single goal: to get toes tappin’ and mitts clappin’ to their fuzzed-out, reverb-drenched tunes. And you'll know the Phantom Jet sound when you hear it: take minor-key 60’s garage punk, mix with a healthy dose of hip-shakin’ teen-beat, and serve with a steaming side order of brat-punk attitude! You want more? You got it! Add a dash of spy-tinged sleekness, a dollop of spooky combo organ vibe, cook in a fiery cauldron of pure rock n’ roll fury and there you have it: the primitive garage-beat stew from whence the Phantom Jets emerged! These wyld kids will rock your socks and blow your tops!
In the last year alone they have released two successful self-produced EP's and a rockin', boppin' 7" single featuring mixes of three ground pounding PJ stompers, all in futuristic MONAURAL sound! But the list of accomplishments doesn't stop there. Not only did they headline the inaugural Sacramento Horror Film Festival in 2007, they also became the first band to play California’s legendary Thunderhill Raceway...and believe us, the sound of race engines PALED next to the rockin' power of the Phantom Jets!
But don't just take it from your friendly neighborhood record label, Sacramento’s infamous 'Unknown Critic' described the Phantom Jets as "...crazy rockin’ classic 60's garage pop with a side of surf punk. Dick Dale meets The Sonics, not a bad combination. These guys are fun, exciting, energetic and talented. So hold on tight because they will indeed deliver the goods. Do yourself a huge favor if you haven't done so already: check out The Phantom Jets!" We couldn't agree more!
The Phantom Jets! They're togged to the bricks and lookin’ fer kicks as they continue to spread their brand of wyld rock'n'roll around the Golden State.
The 'Jets are:
Phantom No. 1 – Ted ‘Howlin Mad’ Murdock! Lead guitars and vocals. His licks cut harder than a Ginsu knife!
Phantom No. 2 – John ‘The Punisher’ Guinan on bass! He’s got more grooves than a stack of 45’s!
Phantom No. 3 – Sarah ‘The Ice Queen’ Hudson on organ! The fetching femme fatale of the Farfisa!
Phantom No. 4 – Frank ‘The Belgian Brute’ Temmerman on the drums! Someone call the fuzz, there’s a beating going on behind those tubs!
Yes, they'll shred like Krueger and howl like cougars, so get on board and come fly with thee wyldest outfit this side of the American River. The Phantom Jets: moving at the speed of sound…destination: EXCITEMENT!
Screaming Apple Records is proud to release their debut-album, "The Phantom Jet Set", a true little masterpiece of real 60’s buzz saw garage-punk, which should complete the record collection of every STAGGERS, WITCH DOCTORS, SATELLITERS, early CYNICS, SONICS, SWAMP RATS and DEL-VETTS afficinado on our planet.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1.Phantom Stomp
2.Prisoner of Love
3.Drag Queen Race
4.Heart of Stone
5.Teenage Frankenstein
6.Swingin' Zombie Head
7.Thee Action's Gone
Side 2
1.I Can Tell
2.Ask For Nothing
3.We'll Be Fine
4.I Wanna Tell You
5.The One We Want
6.DeadBeat Drag
http://www.myspace.com/phantomjets
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May I be the first to congratulate? Can I say I knew you when?
Pleased as punch for all y'all.
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Thanks Annie! Of course, although I doubt anything big will come out of it. lol, but it's kinda cool anyway! :)
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LINK HERE to my post that I recorded at a Jets show to hear some tunes.
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I just want to help you spread the word Sarah!!!
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Thank you very much! You are awesome Annie!
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That is one hyped-up copywriter! He uses loads of exclamation marks! Uh oh! I think it's contagious! Help me!
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Really though, congrats are in order, it's gotta feel nice to see people excited to get your music out to the world. :)
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it sounds great, although it presents a problem for me, said problem is, where do people LPs? I'm sorry if it's a dumb question but I've never bought an LP or a CD in my entire life, anyway, congratulations, gonna check out some of your tracks on myspace. i don't like going there but I'll suck it up, congrats again, J. Twelve.
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The Ice Queen, huh? haha...diggin it
congrats
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More hooks than a tackle box... keep rockin'! Farfisa!? As a fellow keyboard player, I'm smitten...
Van
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Sarah, that's awesome! Now that my band is coming along (I know you've been a bit busy, but check out my "flood empty lakes" post from last night, if you get a chance) we'll have hook up so we can open for you.
Of course, there's the 3,000 miles between us, but that's neither here nor there.
Oh, any state-side websites where one could purchase it?
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The album cover is so inviting. How could I pass it up! Does the label ship to the States? How very exciting for you. Big congrats Sarah. When you go on worldwide tour do not forget the little people who wrote comments on your blog. ;)
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fetching femme fatale of the Farfisa!! Yeah, baby!
So, cool - and love the album cover art.
Repeating question above; is it available state side? and will there be a CD version?
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Hey guys, sorry for the late response..
Thanks Dale. Much appreciated.
Lindsay, are you serious? You have never bought a c.d before? I know, I am not a fan ot myspace either, but it has really helped in promoting the band. Thanks for sucking it up! :)
Hey Will, Thanks man, here is the story behind the Ice Queen.. I grew up classically trained, and when I started this band it was a struggle for me to let loose and just jam. Growing up, it was always pointed out when I made mistakes, or my timing was off, so I kinda brought that into the band..which has made it to where I concentrate WAY to much when playing cause I don't wanna make a mistake. SO therefore I look serious when I play. Hence...Ice Queen. Funny thing is, that people starting thinking it was an act. So I kinda went with it. lol
Van, very cool! Yeah, the Farfisa is fun. It has such a cheesy sound to it. It makes our band. :)
Groon, I am on it. Right after I post these I am checking out your post! Well, if you guys ever go on tour or if we do.. it is on for sure! ;)
BTW...Groon, Fistula and Waydutch..I will look into if they ship to the states. Very good question. If not I will find a way to make it accessible.
Fistula, thanks..the album cover we actually had a guy paint. Sam Gambino. The guys work is pretty cool.
Waydutch, lol..that nick name is catchy hu? Thanks, and again I will look into the shipping to the states. :)
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Coooooool! And congrats dear, so excited for ya!
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Many congrats! So proud of you!
I was willing to bet that you'd look good on vinyl :)
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Hey all...I know this is a bit late, and I am not even sure that you guys will check this again. But the record label DOES shit to the U.S....
Happy Friday!
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I might just have to finally get a turntable...
Congrats on the vinyl.