Golems Of The Red Planet - (PRESALE 6/5/26) Surf Masada (Tribute to John Zorn) (CD) | Mint (M)
Golems Of The Red Planet - (PRESALE 6/5/26) Surf Masada (Tribute to John Zorn) (CD) | Mint (M)
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Artist: Golems of the Red Planet
Title: Surf Masada (Tribute to John Zorn)
Genre: Indie & Alternative / Instrumental
Label: Heyday Again Records
Hard to imagine – but here’s an Instrumental Surf Music tribute
(à la The Ventures under the influence of Capt. Beefheart and Electric Light Orchestra)
to John Zorn!
Golems of the Red Planet are a collision of lifers, iconoclasts, and joyful saboteurs drawn from the outer edges of art rock, jazz, surf, and the happily unclassifiable. Guitarist Harvey Gold, a founding force behind Akron’s legendary Tin Huey, brings decades of boundary-pushing work with Half Cleveland, Sally Spring, The HiFis, and his solo release It’s Messy Vol. 1. Bassist Mark Allender—true Zornophile—emerges from The Pointless Orchestra and a string of idiosyncratic solo albums. Drummer Bob Ethington has anchored everything from Unit 5 and Glenn Lazear to The Robert Ethington Quintet. Cellist Matt Reese adds a melodic wild card honed with Trial of Lucy and Flying Carpet People. Together, they form a band whose collective résumé reads less like a CV and more like a map of creative resistance.
Golems of the Red Planet were formed from the mud of radically diverse musicians drawn to John Zorn’s Masada—compact, fiercely elegant compositions built to be exploded by other artists. The Golems’ twist was to use surf music as a launching pad, not a destination, filtering these Ashkenazi Jewish folk modalities through reverb, propulsion, and a gleefully warped sense of possibility. “Starting point” is the operative phrase: while Surf Masada occasionally dives headlong into genre pleasures, the band’s true instinct is insidious expansion. Eclectic to the core, the Golems treat surf as a language they’re fluent in—but never obedient to—reshaping it with wit, muscle, and a lifetime of beautiful bad ideas.
Golems Of The Red Planet – Surf Masada (Tribute To John Zorn)
Description
Surf Masada (Tribute To John Zorn) by Golems Of The Red Planet is a compelling homage to the avant-garde sounds of John Zorn. This album blends alternative music with intricate compositions, showcasing the band's unique style and creativity.
Highlights
Tribute album to John Zorn
Genre: Alternative
Released by Heyday Again Records
Innovative soundscapes
Intricate compositions
Track Listing
01. Hadrial
02. Mehalalel
03. Hutriel
04. Paschar/Tzo
05. Mo’ed
06. Ziphim
07. Damam
08. Hazor
09. Re’cha
10. Belial
Format Details
Label: Heyday Again Records
Genre: Alternative
Format: CD
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: CD
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: CD
- Released: 06/05/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
