The Delltones were a popular Australian doo-wop group that had a string of respectable chart hits in the late 50s and early 60s. These four lads took a crack at surf music when it became popular and had a national hit called 'Hangin’ Five, ' which is included in this album.

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'Surfin' Australia' is a fun, Aussie take on the Beach Boys' 'Surfin' U.S.A.' The Delltones' rendition of 'Surf Party' vastly improves on the Chubby Checker's Beach Party track. 'Surfin' Safari' is a commendable cover, while the energetic 'Surfin' Hootennany' is a gratifying cover of the Al Casey song from the album of the same name. Possibly the record's finest track is the commendable 'Surfer Joe,' which 6'3" tall bass singer Ian "Peewee" Wilson narrates with so much  charm and enthusiasm, I had to revisit Ron Wilson's original to compare. 'Surf City' is another fine cover sung in a pseudo doo-wop vocal group style. 'We're Goin' Surfin'' is more akin to the Playmates' sound (the 'Beep Beep' guys). 'Hangin' Five' is the album's highlight, and 'Shut Down' ranks as one of the best covers of the tune.  'Beach Party' is as whimsical and carefree as the location it immortalizes. The closing two songs, 'Do You Wanna Dance' and Cliff Richard's 'Put On Your Dancin' Shoes,' may not fit themeatically with the rest of the album, though they are sung with the same heart and warmth as the previous eight tracks.

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The Delltones would follow up the success of 'Hangin' Five' with the equally impressive single 'Out the Back.' Three further surfing tunes would be included on the exceedingly rarer The Dellies' Burst Out album in 1965 - 'Little Honda,' Fun Fun Fun,' and 'I Get Around.' Surf 'N Stomp is a wonderfully unique album, and I can't help but smile every time I put it on.