Formed in the early 1990s in Auburn, Alabama, Man or Astro-man? blend instrumental surf with punk and electronic touches and a heavy 1950s sci-fi aesthetic. Early and reviewed lineups include Star Crunch (guitar), Coco The Electronic Monkey Wizard (bass/samples), Birdstuff (drums) and occasionally Dr. Deleto. They present themselves as a concept band, using samples, retro-futurist imagery and theatrical costumes on stage.

Space-age surf pioneers who sample 1950s B-movies and use retro-futurist imagery; started as Auburn college students; known for instrumental surf with electronic inserts and occasional sung tracks; perform with spacesuit/helmet theatrics.

DeBaser reviews praise Man or Astro-man? for inventive space-age surf that mixes twangy instrumental surf with punk and electronic touches. Reviewers highlight strong imagery from 1950s B-movies, playful concept-band presentation, and a few standout EPs/albums. Some note repetition across songs/albums but overall regard the band's work as essential for fans of retro-futurist surf.

For:Fans of surf rock, retro-futurism, instrumental music, and 1990s indie/alternative scenes.

 They might not have been the first to do it, nor the best (or maybe they are), but Men or Astro-Man? possess a series of qualities that make it impossible for me not to deeply appreciate them:

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 1000X is the EP (Touch & Go, 1997) that stands out the most in the boundless production of Astro-man and that best conveys the irresistible charm of their "scientific research": a perfect techno-analog hybridization between surf tradition, wave boosts, and post-punk riffs that attracts the listener like a magnet attracts scrap metal.

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 Absolutely unexpected return of the American band Man Or Astro-Man?.

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 Man or ASTRO-man? originated in the early '90s, thanks to three Auburn (Alabama) college students determined to unite their two greatest passions: surf music and science fiction.

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