This record comes from a horror-themed surf band from Atlanta, Ga. “The Munge” is a happy surf mover with “dang-diddy-dang-dang” melodies soaked in heavy reverb and backed by a jumpy two-step shuffle beat. “Gas Human Being No. 1” has a creepy, warbly sound and a Twilight Zone-inspired melody that will be great on your next Halloween mix. The cover art is a meticulous drawing of three tough-looking mutants in a sort of video box context. Well recorded and executed. Solid stuff for the surf/horror fan. I’m only sorry there aren’t lyrics to explain what The Munge is. Maybe it’s best left to the imagination. –Billups Allen (Uncommon Interests, uncommoninterests.bandcamp.com)