Frankie & The Pool Boys - Endless Drummer

Artist: Frankie & The Pool Boys

Album: Endless Drummer

Label: Ferocious Doberman / Double Crown Records

Format: 12” LP (Splatter Purple & Black Vinyl)

Genre: Surf / Instrumental / Exotica / Psych

Description

A rhythm-driven concept record with serious range.

Endless Drummer flips the usual format on its head. Each track features a different drummer, pulling in some of the most respected names in surf and instrumental music. Twelve tracks, twelve drummers, each bringing their own feel and energy to the record.

And the lineup is deep. Dusty Watson, Martyn Jones, Lorenzo Valdambrini, Naotaka Seki, Pablo Baza and more. It is a full cross-section of the modern surf scene, all locked into one project.

The result is a record that moves. Styles shift from track to track while still holding together as a cohesive listen. You will hear classic surf, but also soul, exotica, spaghetti western, psych, and even touches of dub and new wave. It never feels scattered. Just varied in a way that keeps you engaged front to back.

Ferenc Dobronyi’s songwriting keeps everything grounded. Strong melodies, tight arrangements, and a clear vision for how each drummer fits each track.

Pressed on purple and black splatter vinyl, this is a standout visually and musically.

Why We Carry It

One of the most unique modern surf releases out there. The concept works, the playing is top-tier, and it brings together a huge portion of the scene in one place. Easy recommendation.

For fans of: The Ventures, The Mermen, Tikiyaki Orchestra, modern surf instrumentals, exotica, genre-blending instrumentals