Nooner, issued in 2006 on the eponymous Bag of Toys label, assembles a dozen tracks that straddle surf rock and reggae rock with a relaxed but assured touch. The record’s twelve entries, including “Surf Song,” “Roll With The Punches,” and “Last Wave,” unfold with a breezy acoustic timbre, hinting at classic surf motifs while threading in reggae’s offbeat rhythms. The album’s modest circulation among listeners—over 57,000 on Last.fm—suggests a steady cult appeal among those drawn to chill, sun-washed grooves.The collection’s interplay of jangling guitars and off-kilter beats recalls the genre’s lineage without resorting to pastiche, offering a laid-back yet precise execution. This artifact fits neatly within the niche of surf-influenced reggae rock from the mid-2000s, a period when such hybrids found footing outside mainstream channels. Nooner’s resonance lies in its unhurried unfolding and acoustic warmth, a signal for those who prize the understated intersections of surf and reggae idioms.

Nooner, issued in 2006 on the eponymous Bag of Toys label, assembles a dozen tracks that straddle surf rock and reggae rock with a relaxed but assured touch. The record’s twelve entries, including “Surf Song,” “Roll With The Punches,” and “Last Wave,” unfold with a breezy acoustic timbre, hinting at classic surf motifs while threading in reggae’s offbeat rhythms. The album’s modest circulation among listeners—over 57,000 on Last.fm—suggests a steady cult appeal among those drawn to chill, sun-washed grooves.The collection’s interplay of jangling guitars and off-kilter beats recalls the genre’s lineage without resorting to pastiche, offering a laid-back yet precise execution. This artifact fits neatly within the niche of surf-influenced reggae rock from the mid-2000s, a period when such hybrids found footing outside mainstream channels. Nooner’s resonance lies in its unhurried unfolding and acoustic warmth, a signal for those who prize the understated intersections of surf and reggae idioms.