The Deadly Ones' 1964 debut "It's Monster Surfing Time" is a primitive blast of surf-infused garage rock. The album captures the raw energy and nascent sound that would influence countless bands.
- The album was released on Vee-Jay Records in September 1964. Its raw sound predates much of the 'garage rock' boom of the late 1960s. It was reissued on CD in 1994 by Sundazed Records.
- The album's raw, reverb-drenched sound is a hallmark of early garage rock. Tracks like "Surfin' Hearse" and "Flight of the Thunderbird" showcase the band's distinctive style.
- The band formed in the early 1960s, and "It's Monster Surfing Time" was their only full-length LP. Their sound was characterized by a driving beat, distorted guitars, and often-crude production.
The Deadly Ones were a rock and roll band from Chicago, Illinois. They were pioneers of the garage rock sound in the early 1960s.
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