Meshugga Beach Party – “Hot Rod Hanukkah” – [Halakahiki Records]

This San Francisco Bay Area surf quintet dress up like rabbis and covers traditional Jewish songs. Expert instrumentalists, clever arrangements and a sense of fun will erase any thoughts that this is a one-joke gimmick band. Fine melodies translate well to surf and give it a new sound.

PGM: All instrumentals except track 18 which is destined to be a Hanukah vocal classic!