DISCOGRAPHY / AUDIO
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The Worst Is Yet To Come (Best Of 1996 – 2017)Jansen Plateproduksjon 092 – LP – Released: Oct 2017
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The Plantronics is a strange beast.
UK ROCK & ROLL MAGAZINE (UK)
To buy or listen: http://www.2lin.cc/
Get the record here: www.jansenplateproduksjon.no
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Surfing TimesJansen Plateproduksjon 048 – LP – Released: May 2015 Tracks:
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Det er “vill” musikk. Og fryktelig morsom. I sin iver etter å være en leken parodi på surfgitar, meksikansk mariachi og killer rock’n’roll så skaper Los Plantronics en musikkform som er gal nok til å bare være deres egen. Terningkast 5.
BLUES NEWS (NO)
Mariachi Surf-Rock from Norway. …tremendously good fun and supremely executed. Rates the album 7/10.
UNCUT MAGAZINE (UK)
Bandidos på surfebrett. …Surfgitaren er ledestjernen….men resultatet er ragnarock a la Sierra Madre. Terningkast 5.
DAGBLADET (NO)
Zombie-surf meets Tex-Mex. …recorded by Ennio Morricone-obsessed punk surfers. For fans of: Dick Dale, Los Lobos, Flat Duo Jets. Rates the album 8/10.
GUITARIST MAGAZINE (UK)
Where Link Wray, Ennio Morricone and Dick Dale do battle. Gives the album 3 stars.
Q MAGAZINE (UK)
Sjeldne skjorter. Litt som Quentin Tarantinos gamle filmer….ypperlig festmusikk for deg med en velholdt samling sjeldne hawaii-skjorter…
DAGENS NÆRINGSLIV (NO)
Get the record here: www.jansenplateproduksjon.no
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Organic Voodoo SoupJansen Plateproduksjon 008 – LP – Released: March 2011 Tracks:
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Ønskekonsert for rock’n’roll-zombier. ALBUM: La oss si at du drar på fisketur I sumpene rundt utløpet av Mississippi og får noe tungt på kroken. Du haler inn og hei, ingen fisk, ingen alligator, ingen kobraslange, men et eldgammelt platealbum, seigt og slimete på utsida, men inni ligger vel bevart en bunke singler anno 1950-1970, innspilt på for lengst glemte plateselskaper med obskure instrumentalgrupper og mystiske vokalister, soundtracks fra drive in-filmer og horrorrperler, noir-dramaer og surfegrøssere. Disse låtene er som hentet ut av en slik sunken skatt, variasjoner over soul-selskapet Stax’s storhetstid, virtuose gitar-eskapader, vindpisket blåserbacking. Landskapet spenner fra ørken-strøkene i Texas til Hieronymus Bosch’s dødsvisjoner. Og midt i det hele: To fortreffelige cover-låter, “Devil With A Blue Dress On” (Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels) og “Lonely Weekends” (Charlie Rich). Musikalsk voodoo for viderekomne. (5 out of 6)
Fredrik Wanderup, Dagbladet
“Take Fifty Foot Combo and Laika & The Cosmonauts, then add horns, percussion and even flutes, and you’ll get some idea of the sound the songs here. There are a few vocals, including “Devil With A Blue Dress”, but surprisingly, it fits right in with the other songs (which are mostly instrumentals). I wouldn’t classify them as a surf band, although some of the guitar riffs definitely sound surf influenced. You can’t call ‘em any of these either – spy, lounge, soul, go-go, garage rock, R&B, rockabilly, exotica or spaghetti western, because they encompass all of these genres”.
Double Crown Records, USA
Get the record here: www.tigernet.no
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iRancho Notorious!Mariachi Productions 005 – CD – Released: May 2007 Tracks:
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Norges eneste mexlotation-band. “Los Plantronics fortsetter å lage uimotståelig musikk for de av oss som er hektet opp på B-filmer, surfgitar à la Dick Dale, rødglødende twang à la Duane Eddy, bandittreplikker og rå latter fra spagettiwesterner, pompøs garasjemusikk, skjærende meksikanske trompeter og sumpdype orgelsoloer” (5 out of 6)
Fredrik Wanderup, Dagbladet
Hot Burriot #4 .”Dette låter så befriende rått og inspirerende at det burde lanseres som et seriøst alternativ til lykkepiller” (5 out of 6)
Per Kristian Hansen, Østlendingen
FRIVILLIG TWANG .”..og jeg vil bli svært, svært overrasket om ikke Los Plantronics i nær fremtid dukker opp i en Tarantino-film, på et glorete podium i en forlatt, falleferdig bar i Baja California.” Vaya con carne! (5 out of 6)
Joacim Lund, Aftenposten
«Rancho Notorious» bør bli stående som et av høydepunktene når musikkåret 2007 oppsummeres” (8 out of 10)
Ole-Tommy Pedersen , Studentavisa
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La Orchestra Diabolica!Mariachi Productions 004 – CD – Released: October 2003 Tracks:
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“As they say – mean, moody and magnificent. Don’t be without it!” (4 out of 5) New Gandy Dancer, U.K
“Creative, adventurous, and in some cases downright dangerous!” (4 out of 5) Reverb Central, U.S.
”Knallhard gitarrock med meksikansk krydder” (5 out of 6) Dagbladet, Fredrik Wanderup
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Columbian Necktie – Mexican RumbleMariachi Productions 003 – CD and limited gatefold vinyl edition – Released: 2001 Tracks:
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“Savage death-surf instrumentals and revved-up spaghetti madness. Imagine the power-surf sound of Bomboras, a hint of Reverend Horton Heat, a touch of western twaang and you’re getting there!”
Raucous Records
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Mariachi Death SurfMariachi Productions 002 – CD – Released: 1999 Tracks:
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“Opener Stumblin’ Guitars could be The Ventures of long ago when they thrilled and Los P’s do a raging For A Few Dollars More among the shockwave, rocking originals”.
New Gandy Dancer, Davy – Issue no. 60
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The Latino Car-Club Soundtrack (1998)One Million Dollar records 026 – 12″ vinyl – Released: 1998 Tracks:
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“Rock-and-Roleros! Instrumental rock’n’roll, tight, short and enjoyable” (4 out of 6)
Aftenposten, Aften
EPs and singles:
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SHORTNING BREAD (2015)7 “ single, Jansen Plateproduksjon 044 Featuring: Shortning Bread – Navajo – Lima India 2 Bravo. Total playing time 6:57 En «Global Surf-Orchestra-A-Go-Go»-opplevelse, som inneholder ville gitarer som gir deg hakeslepp, eksotisk orgel, susende strykere, kriminelle bandido-blåsere, eksplosiv sax, utemmede jungeltrommer, brennheit perkusjon, snodige melodier, og framfor alt: – berusende øyeblikk hvor rå lidenskap og personlighet møter en rødglødende produksjon! |
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TACO TUNES – Los Ramonez Medley (2011)(very limited!) Featuring: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – Durango – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker. Total playing time 6:13 “This may be just one track, but what a track! part Ramones fuzz, part loud surf trash, and all energy! Yee-haw! On the throbbing side, Los Plantronics medley a bunch of classics with youthful exuberance and jaws harp. This is entirely cool, with fire in its bones and reverb in its amps. Throbbing tremolo and big rumble! Way too cool!” |
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Calavera Dance Party (2003)7 “ single – Sneakers Records 016 “Contiene 3 canciones:… |
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Tijuana Mary y Juana (2003)CD single – Mariachi Productins 005 “These Norwegians are pretty cool. They say they went for a Andre Williams vibe.. It’s kinda like that but mixed with a whole lotta surf and a little Perez Prado”. |
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Cinematic GangstersMariachi Productions 001 – 7″ vinyl – Released: 1999 -A handgrenade of a Soundtrack Tracks:
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“A bunch of crazy Norwegians lookin’ like 50’s Tijuana hoodlums (see “A Touch of Evil”) and promoting garagey, Rumble Rock’n’Roll. Fancy gatefold packaging and postcards encase this great 5-song disc.”
Tiki News – Issue no. 15
Compilations
 Sannhet på boks – A tribute to Raga Rockers.Various Artists Box including several records, artwork, homage and lots more (2015) including Los Plantronics’ version of the Raga Rockers song “Intro”. |
 Sounds of the Suburbs – Vive le Rock.Various Artists CD (2015) including Los Plantronics’ “Shortning Bread”. |
 Ringnesfestivalen 2012.Various Artists LP (2012) Limited gatefold vinyl compilation (only 250 copies) including several Los Plantronics live tracks. |
 10 years of Wild Savage Rock’n’Roll – HULTSFREED HAYRIDE.Various Artists CD (2012)Bear Family Records. Feat. the epic spaghetti track: “Bobby Peru”.Also featuring: The Dragtones, The Barbwires, Omar Romero, Fatboy etc.etc. |
 GYPSY HOTEL – Volum 1. Various Artists.“Bourbon Soaked Snake Charmin’ Rock’N’Roll Cabaret” (2011) Gypsy Hotel Records.Featuring the Los Plantronics track “Bobby Peru”. |
 Ox-Compilation #77, CD comp. Germany (2008)Los Plantronics performs “Buzz Meeks”. |
 Tribute to Roky Erickson (2007) Los Plantronics performs “You’re Gonna Miss Me”. |
 Gutter Aid, CD comp. (2006)Los Plantronics performs The Good, The Bad & The Ugly + “C.I.A.” (alt.vers) |
 Tribute to Backstreet Girls (2006) Big Dipper Rec. Los Plantronics performs “Gypo” |
 Tribute to the Ramones (2005)Los Plantronics performs the opening track The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (!) |
 “Alt for meg og mine venner” Jokke tribute (2005)Los Plantronics performs ”C.I.A.” |
 Spaguetti & Chili western, CD Comp. Mexico (2005)Isotonic Rec. Includes “Surfin’ The Prairie” |
 Ringnes Festivalen (2004) Limited gatefold vinyl compilation Includes 3 Los Plantronics live tracks |
 Locos Instrumentales (2003) CD Comp. – Mexico (Isotonic Rec.) Includes “Signor Link” |
 Heavy Surf, CD comp. (2003) Reptile Records – U.S.A. Includes “Satan Stole My Surfboard” |
 Samfundet I Trondheim (2002)Promo CD Includes ”Signor Link” |
 By : Larm, Tromsø (2001) CD comp. Includes ”Stumblin’ Guitars” |
 Spaghetti Vol.2 ”The Sound of Revenge” (1999)Germany – CD and vinyl (One Million Dollar Rec. 042) – Includes “Cactus My Ass!” |
 Spaghetti Vol.1 “Duck you sucker” (1998)Germany – CD and vinyl (One Million Dollar Rec. 012) – A tribute to spaghetti westerns – Includes ”Los Diablos” |
