Subliminal Sounds
V.A. : Thai Beat a go-go vol 2 (THAI,60’s-‘70s)



 This is a perfect compilation of amusing, funny all great singles in swing, twist, beat, rock’n’roll style with some covers and with an a-gogo touch or style reference. The introduction title “groovy 60’s sounds from the land is smile” is true in every sense. The songs are sung with seriousness while amusing themselves, but they are in fact so amusing, and make life look so easy and simple. Some of the songs in Thai use their song / voice / words very much like a separate instrument, very colourful. There’s a true Thai Elvis track, a “Je t’aime moi non plus” (Gainsbourg) version in Thai, a “Lulu” cover, a very funny Chipmonks / Stroumph / Smurfen helium voice track, one charming “incorrectly” sung song. And it ends with the oddity with psych effect from The Fox which we knew from the Steam Kodok compilation before. This comes with an interesting booklet with some great covers. Mastered professionally with a perfect sound ! Highly recommended to fun fans ! PS. This period of western influenced rare recordings was done during the neighbouring Vietnam War, when American GI’s looking for kicks in Thailand, exposing Thais to western pop being broadcasted in hotel bars and radio. Elvis, Beatles and Ventures were amongst the most popular names.
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