The Travoltas - Teenbeat (2000) [Japanese Release with Bonus tracks]

Hailing from The Netherlands, The Travoltas were a poppunk band, combining the energy and power of punkrock with the melodies and harmonies of classic popbands like the Beach Boys and the Byrds. The band is often reffered to as "the Beach Boys of Punk Rock" or "a cross between the Ramones, the Beach Boys and Weezer". Their trademark sound is in fact a combination of afore mentioned bands and 80's powerpop (the Cars, Blondie) adding influences ranging from surf music to new wave. But the Travoltas sound more than straight Beach Boys with distorted guitars, and throw a little Weezer in for good measure… In result is something so unique and catchy, you can't help but love it. Make no mistake, though, despite the killer vocal harmonies and keyboard work, these guys know how to Rock!

This record is huge. After Marky Ramone produced their last full length, the boys went it a lone this time, and the results were amazing. Powerful pop punk built with thundering drums, monstrously huge guitars, and vocal harmony ala The Beach Boys.

Tracklist:

01. Pray For Sun
02. You Got What I Need
03. Do The Gal-I-Gator
04. One-Der One-Der
05. Pacific Coast Highway
06. The Return Of Randy
07. Get Outta My Car (And Into My Dreams)
08. Cherry From The Valley
09. Alright
10. Under The Stars
11. American Vitamin [Bonus Track] / listen
12. Space & Beyond [Bonus Track]
13. Untitled


Produced by Vincent Koreman & Perry Leenhouts
Recorded & mixed at Galaxy Studios, Mol - Belgium in October-December 1999
Mastered by Filip Heurckmans at Galaxy Studios.

• Perry - lead vocals
• Vincent - guitar & synths
• Eric - bass & backing vocals
• JD - guitar and backing vocals
• Wooter - drums

Original Release Date: July 25, 2000
Japanese Release: June 21, 2000
Label: Roadrunner Japan / Arcade Music
Catalog No.: RRCY-1125