Mondo Exploito
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Ghosting

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I am not here And you are not there Nobody is anywhere, anywhere I thought that I knew you A humble boast I thought that...
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Quincy Jones

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Here's a piece I wrote for The Vinyl Factory about my favorite Quincy Jones soundtracks. READ ALL ABOUT IT
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Sanford and Son

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Thanks to Jimmy Holcomb, here's the super rare "Sanford and Son" soundtrack, which features the title theme song alon...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Faces

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Obscure John Cassavettes soundtrack, which features Charlie Smalls, who once tried to teach Davy Jones a thing or three about rhyt...
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Saturday, August 22, 2015

David Briggs

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Yes, this is that David Briggs , the scary-ass mofo who worked with such greats as Elvis Presley, J.J. Cale, Johnny Cash, and, o...
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Friday, August 21, 2015

California Brass

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Apparently Buck Owens and his cohorts wanted in on the Tijuana Brass craze. But in its way this is actually a pretty cool little reco...
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Ellie Greenwich

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Another one of Ellie's solo records, in which the former Brill Building songstress attempted to stake out her own identity as ...
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Ellie Greenwich

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By request, here is one of Ellie's rare solo outings. DIG IT
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Joyce Everson

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Female singer/songwriter from the '70s with connections to Peter Frampton and Chevy Chase. DIG IT
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Monday, August 17, 2015

Something Strange

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Never fit in here Never fit in there No matter how I tried I never fit in anywhere Did what I could To accomodate But al...
Saturday, August 15, 2015

The Great Metropolitan Steam Band

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If ragtime and vaudeville are your thing, then this record is for you. By request. DIG IT
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Friday, August 14, 2015

Alex Harvey

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Here are two records by U.S. artist Alexander Harvey, responsible for penning such songs as "Delta Dawn" (by Tanya T...
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Alex Harvey

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Finally managed to track down Alex Harvey's fantastic self-titled album. The vinyl was a little scratchy, but I tried to clean it...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Alex Harvey

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Yet another wonderful Alex Harvey record, freshly ripped. Still looking for his self-titled album. If you have it, please put a...
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Wolves

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I stand accused Of a wrong I did not do And I sound nervous in my deposition You see, innocence's a trick of paperwork ...
Monday, August 3, 2015

Joanne Vent

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Pretty awesome and very obscure soul-mama record from Ms. Vent. DIG IT
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The Soul Society

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Here's an exploito album that doesn't sound like an exploito album. Very well played funky beats and breaks. DIG IT
Saturday, August 1, 2015

Joe Beck

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This one has an interesting backstory. Beck negotiated a $100,000 advance from Verve Forecast, but squandered it all on partying du...
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Leon Russell

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Released in 1973, shortly after the success of his single "Tightrope," "Looking Back" contains instrumental t...
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Thursday, July 30, 2015

The World of Good & Plenty

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By request, this one melts in your ear, not in your hand. DIG IT
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The Teri Nelson Group

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By request, here's a re-up of this sweet soul record. DIG IT
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Road Home

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If it's on Dunhill it must be done well. DIG IT
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Friday, July 24, 2015

Wild Blue Yonder

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Putting out the last of the garbage Sam says, "I'll see you next year" I'm about to say I won't be bac...
Thursday, July 23, 2015

Hamilton Camp

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By request, here's "Here's to You" by sometime folkie and part-time M*A*S*H* actor Hamilton Camp. DIG IT
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

DJ Shadow

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I wrote a piece for The Vinyl Factory about one of my all-time favorite albums, "Endtroducing." READ ALL ABOUT IT
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Smile

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From Pickwick/33, here is an album of righteous rottenness by a studio group called the Funnies who recorded shaky versions of sever...
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Monday, July 20, 2015

Pop Symphony No. 1

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Here's a true obscure gem from Jan & Dean's Jan Berry, who, with the help of arranger George Tipton, created his very ow...
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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Ahmad Jamal

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Another easy-listening gift from Eldo from Brazil. Many thanks! DIG IT
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Friday, July 17, 2015

Bud Shank

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Many, many thanks to Easy Listening and Other Delights for supplying us all with this fantastic gem. DIG IT
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Glad

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Got a request for this fine country-rock record, which features a pre-Poco Timothy B. Schmit. DIG IT
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

George Gerdes

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By request, here are both of George Gerdes' records. DIG IT
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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Tamiko Jones

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Here's my vinyl rip of this sweet soul gem. DIG IT
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Friday, July 10, 2015

Sam Neely

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More from this gentle-on-your-ears '70s singer/songwriter. DIG IT
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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Sam Neely

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By request, here's a re-up. Love this record. DIG IT
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Sam Neely

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Really dig this dude's mellow '70s vibe, which is not too dissimilar to Jim Croce. DIG IT
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Monday, July 6, 2015

The Street People

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When I think Pickwick Records, I think "classy" and "big budget." This little record does not disappoint. I mean, ...
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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Raw

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I can't get no satisfaction I ain't no Rolling Stone No, I can't get no girl reaction I'm out here all alone ...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Theme From "Mr. Novak"

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Here's a nifty exploito record, one cashing in the '60s teen drama starring the late James Franciscus. What makes this a cut...
Monday, June 29, 2015

Jim Gordon

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Not that Jim Gordon. DIG IT
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Friday, June 26, 2015

Songs of Love and Regret

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What if I had read the signs And acted a little more quick When I think of what I might have done It just makes my heart feel si...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The Sounds of Our Times

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Sounds of Our Times sans Anne. DIG IT
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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Anne Murray + Sounds of Our Times

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What Anne Murray has to do with the Sound of Our Times who can say. DIG IT
Thursday, June 18, 2015

Western Daylight

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This album picks up where my last album, "Eastern Standard," leaves off. A sequel of sorts, then. DOWNLOAD AT BANDCAMP
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Primo People

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Move over Cowsills and Osmonds ... here are the Primo People. DIG IT
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Saturday, June 13, 2015

My Son the Surf Nut

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Don't know what it's like where you are, but it's pretty much summer weather-wise here in Boston. DIG IT
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Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Bell Curve

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I construct my albums like puzzles, with each song a piece that's part of the greater whole - and the instrumentals play a cri...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Best of the Soundtracks

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Seriously serious shit from my fave budget label. DIG IT
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Stephen Ambrose

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Robert Christgau gave this one a D+, so I figured that it must be good. DIG IT
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Monday, June 8, 2015

Eastern Standard

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I scream at you but you don't hear You flash an evil grin "I am Henry the Eighth," you say "And you're ...
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