Vol. 1-Jungle Exotica

Various Artists | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 2, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Crypt -- Revolver --
• ASIN: B00000759V
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #343,391 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a Sleazy Safari of authentic primitive bump & grind, January 23, 2000

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Tobin Fields (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vol. 1-Jungle Exotica (Audio CD)

Jungle Exotica is a rare look into an amazingly vital music. It, along with the Las Vegas Grind series (and Jungle Exotica vol. 2) contains tracks that combine a primitive garage sound with a jazzy sophistication. Tracks like "Watusi Zombie" by Jan Davis and "Native" by Bob Callaway will ignite the fire in your blood if there's any to ignite. And if you keep dancing like that, they'll put you in a cage! Of course, like any various artist comp, there are weak moments: mostly novelty songs in this case. And, like all great primitve rock & roll, it's definitely lo-fi. It's actually recordings made from collectors' 45's. But behind that veil of hiss there is a black velvet jungle oozing. If you know what real rock and roll is, you'll find much to love.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Certainly unique, and very bizarre almost surreal at times, June 29, 2005

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TimothyFarrell22 (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vol. 1-Jungle Exotica (Audio CD)

This is a perfect example of a music form long gone. This isn't a real portrait of the jungle, but an incredibly campy Hollywood jungle. If you're like me and you enjoy all those old Hollywood jungle pictures, than this disc is a hoot. Also, if you are into certain mind-altering substances, you will enjoy this compilation. The anthology compiles various no-hit-wonder rock 'n' roll acts who probably wouldn't be found anywhere else. Crypt continues to amaze me in the field of digging up these nobodys. I mean, what other company would reissue 45s by Baby Sticks and the Kingtones or Hully Gully Boys? This music will obviously be politically incorrect at times, but only the most extreme will be offended by these humorous stereotypes. As with many other instances, they weren't meant to inspire hate. This is a fun, if unessential, compilation to own. Volume Two is even better.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great..but don't be fooled!, February 19, 2007

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R. Knieff (Harrison, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jungle Exotica (Audio CD)

I totally agree with the other statements. This is awesome stuff for parties and is essential for those who collect this type of crazy exotica. Please don't be fooled by the high price tag....this can be easily found for much much much much cheaper.