Yesterday, the Guardian challenged us on Twitter to send in our favourite obscure albums so they could show off their new online review tool. It's not exactly obscure but straight away I thought of Discover America by Van Dyke Parks. It's one of those happy Californian albums that I listen to every year for an intense week or so.
Nothing complex, just old-time tunes and a general calypso vibe that makes me believe it's yesterday outside (scorchio) when, really, it's today (dog day).
P.S. I'm selling a Mulberry Alexa in pumpkin (a fine orange/brown). Tags and receipt attached, £795 new, completely unused. Want to save me from the hell of eBay and take it off my hands? Get in touch for pics and prices.
Friday, 5 August 2011
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Sounds like something I need to get on immediatement. Gaping hole in my music knowledge there, 'specially with his involvement with the Beach Boys (one of my true loves). x
ReplyDeleteOh man, this is awesome. Adding to my California playlist. x
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