One of three albums released in 1966 by Sandy Nelson, Superdrums! shows the drummer and his backing band covering a dozen hit songs while keeping them short (only the title track runs over three minutes).  Despite the title’s suggestion of the drums getting the spotlight, just as much attention is given to the guitar, while the bass and electric organ plug in their parts with clean incorporation. 

The songs are kept instrumental (outside of a few chorus-point shouts), usually ending with a fade-out, and there’s an upbeat energy to the playing that feels almost surf-rockish at times.  Occasional blurts of horn pick things up with some extra flair, and while there isn’t much depth to the album, it’s played with enough energy and brevity to come off as a fun little indulgence.

Here’s the cover art used for the stereo edition.

And the reissue cover art.