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Steve Hiett - "Down on the Road by the Beach" (1983)

The debut album from an English artist whose sound I would describe as being ambient surf music, predominantly produced on an electric guitar in an instrumental fashion. Hiett's unique brand of art is certainly relaxing & there's no doubt that you can feel the links with surfing throughout as this record would be a perfect fit for casual wind-downs as the sun comes down after an enjoyable day catching waves. There are a few cheesier, new agey moments but I've mostly enjoyed "Down on the Road by the Beach" regardless.

For fans of Lewis, Insides & Oh, Yoko.

3.5/5