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This music won't appeal to everyone --- even those listeners that are fans of Dengue Fever or Asian styles of "world music" --- but it's a delightful, energetic look at some the most beloved Cambodian recording acts of the 1960s and early 1970s --- many whom sadly did not survive the Khmer Rouge horrors. Singers such as Pan Ron, Ros Sereysothea, and Sin Sisamouth are legends of Cambodia music. Some of the material they recorded was a bit middle of the road at times, but as the title of this collection implies, here we have the more electric, if not wilder side of their output. Delightful stuff!
As noted by others, the sound quality on this CD is not up to modern standards, but considering that the songs were sourced mostly from old cassette tapes, I think the folks in Dengue Fever did an admirable job in putting this compilation together. For me, the emotional power of the music overcomes any deficiencies in the audio. My only criticism would be the lack of in-depth liner notes or background on these groundbreaking Cambodian recording artists. I realize it may not have been possible to obtain exact recording dates and other details about the songs, but I think many listeners would have appreciated more information about these artists and this period of Cambodian music.
The period covered on this compilation must have been an exciting era for music in Cambodia. The musicians and singers were obviously influenced and captivated by the music they heard that was being played in the US and England. You can hear the fuzztone and surf guitar riffs, along groovy organ playing, and funky bass notes, fused with more traditional Cambodian musical styles. Combining all these influences created a truly unique sound, although at times I'm also reminded of what was going on in Indonesia around the same time period (listen to the excellent "Those Shocking Shaking Days" for an Indonesian take on '60s and '70s rock music).
Here is the complete track listing:
1. Give Me One Kiss – Dara Chom Chan
2. Don’t Speak – Pan Ron
3. Jombang Jet – Pan Ron
4. Flowers in the Pond – Ros Sereysothea
5. Shave Your Beard - Ros Sereysothea
6. I Will Marry You - Pan Ron
7. I Want To Shout - Ros Sereysothea
8. Jasmine Girl – Pan Ron & Sin Sisamouth
9. I Want To Be Your Lover - Pan Ron
10. Hope to Meet You - unknown
11. Snaha - Pan Ron
12. I Will Starve Myself To Death - Ros Sereysothea
13. (untitled – Pan Ron
14. Cold Sky - Ros Sereysothea
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