Showing posts with label go-go yes-yes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label go-go yes-yes. Show all posts

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Holiday in Cambodia

Imperialism pays dividends in its way. I can only assume that the go-go garage bands captured on the excellent Cambodian Rocks comp got wind of these styles from the American presence in neighboring Vietnam. Hopefully, the primary sources were not being blasted from the same helicopters dropping napalm in their backyards, but I suspect that may have been the case. It's even sadder to consider the Khmer Rouge's monstrous response to this cultural import. All the more reason to appreciate the infectious rockout of tracks like this.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

This cat what is wild

Some songs are made for the open road, echoing the freedom and romance of the highway. This is not one of those songs. I learned that while cranking it at a gas station in Kentucky. Almost got me killed. I hate that open road myth anyway. Meanwhile, enjoy this supremely groovy number from an awesomely-titled compilation. Translations welcome.

Christer Bladin - Wildkatze