This week we feature post-apocalyptic satire from an era we more often recognize for its optimism.
Folk Songs for the 21st Century on AppleMusic
Folk Songs for the 21st Century on Amazon
Folk Songs for the 21st Century on Radioactive Green LP
Episode 45: Sail Out by Lord Cody and the Coralites
You’re probably not on vacation in the Caribbean right now, but you can imagine that you are listening to this album!
Sail Out on Discogs
Baby's on Fire Record Cafe in Baltimore, MD
Lord Cody & The Coralites
Episode 44: Thank You Music Lovers by Spike Jones
In honor of April Fools’ Day we discuss puns, satire, and fart noises.
Der Fuehrer's Face by Spike Jones
Sabre Dance by Spike Jones
Episode 43: Recorded in Rio de Janeiro by Herbie Mann and João Gilberto
The best in American-Brazilian bossa nova collaboration. We only bust on Stan Getz a little bit.
Recorded in Rio on AppleMusic
Recorded in Rio on Amazon
Herbie Mann on Wikipedia
João Gilberto on Wikipedia
Bossa Nova by Ruy Castro
Episode 42: Heads Up! by Baja Marimba Band
Wherein we profess our undying love of 1960s A&M (despite it being problematic). Maybe Herb Alpert is over the top for you, you need something more chill? Baja Marimba Band is the answer!
