Episode 48 - 1981: The Peak of Calypso-Disco

I guess I just need to remind myself that the whole idea behind this was firstly to FORCE myself to listen to all my records over again, one hour per week at a time. I forget that forcing yourself to do anything is discouraging and consequently, get discouraged. Secondly, I'm using this show as a way of cataloging my collection for an insurance agent in the case of fire, flood, earthquake, etc, so it's not like I'm getting NOTHING done.

A Complete Abridged Record Collection, Episode 48



Wadadli Diamond - Calypso Hits
Elliot Sharp - In the Land of the Yahoos
Salem 66 - National Treasures
Gloria Lynne - Live!
Loretta Lynn - Your Squaw is on the War Path
disco fasil 5 - disco fasil 5
disco fasil 2 - disco fasil 2
dsico sulukule - istnabul calgicilari
nurhan damaoglu - disco kanto
Wilson Pickett - Hey Jude
Nina Simone - Sings the Poets
Joe Tex - Live

The Records Played!

Episode 47 - Visceral

This is yet another fairly negative episode. Is it the pervasive hopeless nature of life that brings such a meager attempt at narration to the microphone, or is it just the fact that I can't imagine ANYONE ever actually listening to this mess. This whole thing has become an un-curated nightmare.

A Complete Abridged Record Collection, Episode 47



No Kids - Judy at the Grove
The Comlumbia Symphony Orchestra - The Varese Album
Tommy Roe - Sweet Pea
Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Paint me a picture
Christmas Islands - Blackout Summer
London Boys - Dance Dance Dance 12"
Le Crazy Horse - Nos Grand Success
Antn hrkwk - Thoroughbred
Kites Sail High - Secrets Alone
Italic Indian -
Gladys Knight and the Pips - Standing Ovation
Gigi - Maintenant
Lulu (Soundtrack) - To Sir with Love

The Records Played!

Episode 46 - WARNING!

This is possibly one of the most difficult to listen to episode yet! Firstly, 90% of the show is calypso, including one blistering 9 minute live steel drum track from 1984. Secondly, my heart's not in it. I'm just re-listening to it now and I think even iTunes is becoming discouraged. Bleak.

A Complete Abridged Record Collection, Episode 46



Appollo Ghosts - Mount Benson
K-Tells - Vancouver Complication
Kitch - Virgin Island Calypsos
Wellington's - Steeldrums, Voice, Guitar
Delamore - Sings
The Montague Three Plus One - Martin Conliffe and his...
Eloise Lewis and her Goombay trio - album no 23
The Lord Saints - Come Sailing
Rengades - Panorama 1984 Live
Pindar - The Real Bahams in Music and Song
Calypso MacNiles - Calypso
King Eric and His Knights - Live at the King and Knights Club

The Records Played!

Episode 45 - College Radio

More than a few college radio moments here, as I try to put in to words my feelings about the Boyish Charms and The Blankket (the people, not their bands). Imagine how could this show could be if I actually prepared! I also ran into some serious trouble when I realized I have no idea how to read and announce any of the Greek tracks that will be pervasive over the next few episodes.

A Complete Abridged Record Collection, Episode 45



Destroyer - This Night
The Zombies - Odyssey and Oracle
Boyish Charms - Viva
Washington Sisters - Understated
The Blankket - Pegatively Nositive
Leonard Cohen - Songs From A Room
Lord Antics and the Merry Boys - Too Hot to Hold
The Raincoats - Oddyshape
Mount Eerie - Lost Wisdom
Theo Vaness - Back to Music
greek artist - greek album
Maqlh paeoylh - nikoy Iyaakh
The Left Banke - S/T


The Records Played!