Another Smash!!! cover

Released 65 years ago this June

Another Smash!!!

The Ventures · 1961

27 min · 12 tracks · instrumental rock · surf music

Dynamic instrumental rock grooves intertwine with surf melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape of the early '60s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of vibrant energy
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • ideal for nostalgic road trips
  • inviting sing-along moments
  • steady pace for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, introspective tracks
  • prefer complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 26, 1961, 'Another Smash!!!' was The Ventures' third studio album, solidifying their status in the surf music genre. At this point in their career, they had already achieved significant success with earlier albums like 'Walk, Don't Run,' and were riding the wave of popularity that characterized early '60s rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Dick Dale· The Shadows· The Surfaris

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 (Ghost) Riders in the Sky 2:31
  • 2 Wheels 1:57
  • 3 Lonely Heart 2:12
  • 4 Bulldog 2:25
  • 5 Lullaby of the Leaves 2:00
  • 6 Beyond the Reef 3:03
  • 7 Raw-Hide 2:31
  • 8 Meet Mr. Callahan 2:24
  • 9 Trambone 2:02
  • 10 Last Date 2:15
  • 11 Ginchy 1:44
  • 12 Josie 2:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata