SUR - SUR

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Album Review: SUR by SUR – A Psychedelic Trip Across Genres Alright, let’s talk about SUR by SUR. This 2006 release is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. It’s like a patchwork quilt made of Folk, World, Country, Latin, Rock, and Jazz vibes, stitched together with a healthy dose of Psychedelic Rock weirdness. Released under EW Records and Box Bedroom Rebels (cool names, right?), it’s got this international flair since it came out in Italy and the UK. Honestly, it feels like a musical passport stamp for your ears. Now, I’ll be real—this isn’t the kind of album you throw on when you’re trying to chill after a long day at work. No, SUR demands attention. The tracks jump around so much stylistically that it can feel like you’re spinning a globe and landing on random spots. But hey, that unpredictability is what makes it memorable. Let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me. First off, there’s “Mattone Dopo Mattone.” Man, this song just hits different. It starts with this hypnotic groove, almost like someone’s plucking strings in a dusty Italian piazza while the world spins slower. Then the vocals kick in, all raspy and raw, telling some kinda story I don’t fully understand because my Italian’s rusty, but it doesn’t matter. You feel it. By the time the guitar solo rolls around, you’re not even thinking anymore—you’re just vibing. Like, how do they make something sound so loose yet so tight? Magic, probably. Then there’s “King’s Disease,” which is straight fire. This track leans more into their Psychedelic Rock side, with these swirling riffs that feel like they’re pulling you into another dimension. There’s this moment halfway through where everything drops out except for this haunting keyboard line, and suddenly you’re not sure if you’re listening to music or floating in space. I swear, every time I hear it, I end up staring at the ceiling for way too long. It’s wild. Other standouts include “Vestito D’Azzurro” (super dreamy) and “Shut Up!” (exactly as intense as the title suggests). Tracks like “La Novità (Como Raiz Na Terra)” bring in those Latin influences, adding spice to the mix without overdoing it. And yeah, sure, some songs are a bit uneven—but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s messy, but in a good way, like scribbling outside the lines and making art anyway. Reflecting on SUR, I gotta say—it’s an experience. Listening to it feels like flipping channels on an old TV set, except each channel is playing something cool instead of infomercials. One minute you’re in Italy sipping espresso, the next you’re cruising down a Southern highway, and before you know it, you’re lost in outer space. Weird analogy? Maybe. But that’s what this album does to you. Oh, and here’s the kicker: SUR stands for “Sur,” which means “south” in Spanish. So basically, this whole journey might just be pointing you toward warmer climates—or deeper thoughts. Either way, it works. Check it out if you’re ready for something that breaks the mold and leaves you scratching your head in the best possible way.

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Download

Filename: sur-sur.zip
  • MP3 size: 86.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 533.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Vestito D'Azzurro
Stagno
Notte
Fox M4:22
Southern Boy4:22
Il Ragno
Creta
La Novità (Como Raiz Na Terra)
King's Disease3:03
Mattone Dopo Mattone
Side Car
Stu
Shut Up!2:13
Da Sempre

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Catalog Numbers

  • BBR#6
  • EWR004

Labels

  • Box Bedroom Rebels
  • EW Records

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • écouter en ligne
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online luisteren
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • EP
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • CD
  • Album

Notes

  • Each 7" contains
  • Numbered copper brown print sleeve with mock polaroid attached. Each sleeve is unique.
  • 4 track stamped & stencilled 7".
  • Gatefold gold print insert.
  • BBR Postcard pack.
  • An envelope containing - 5 track download code, BBR Letter & BBR History Part 1 Insert, Temporary Knuckle Tattoos & SUR Confetti.
  • Limited to 125 copies.

About SUR

Italian band.

Members

  • Eloisa Atti
  • Francesco Giampaoli

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *SUR* by SUR is like a musical passport. Released in 2006, it blends genres like Folk, Latin, Rock, and Jazz, with a Psychedelic Rock twist. Tracks like "Il Ragno" and "Shut Up!" take you on a wild ride. What’s even more interesting? It’s tied to both Italy and the UK, released under labels EW Records and Box Bedroom Rebels. It’s not just an album—it’s a journey through sounds and cultures.