Tieng Hat Muong Tenh
August 13, 2010
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Vietnam
Vietnam
A compilation for the wounded, Tieng Hat Muong Tenh is a series of ballads exhibiting pain, longing, and heartbreak. The album’s heavily reverbed voices cry cautionary tales to the listener, pleading “Don’t Drag No More!” What makes this tape unique is the array of subtle stylistic shifts, from Luongtuan’s pop hymnal, to Bao Trang’s death marches, the compilation even dabbles in waltzes and shimmery 60′s psychedelic pop.
Luongtuan – Thach Lam
Bao Trang – Y Mieng
Found at New York Music & Gifts, written by Ric Leichtung
Tags: all, Asia, intl tapes, New York Music & Gifts, Vietnam
Vietnam
This cassette is hands down one of my favorites. Bilingual Vietnamese/American New Wave covers featuring an alarmingly pensive female MC, fake audience applause, awkward phrasing/translation, and synths that really push the limits of taste. Do you see that cover? Damn. Wanna get wild and inside of that lady.
A1 Ever Lasting Love – Linda Trang Đài
A2 In Shaire – Cao Lâm
A3 V.I.P. – Tuyêt Nhung
A4 I Fell The Earth Move – Lillian
A5 Black is Black – Michael Chánh
A6 Bonus
B1 Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Trizzie Phuong Trinh
B2 Back Seat Of You Cadillac – Vy Lan
B3 Hello – Khánh Dũng
B4 Like A Hurricane – Nhât Ha
B5 Arabian Gold – Cao Lâm
Found at New York Music & Gifts, written by Ric Leichtung
Tags: all, Asia, intl tapes, New York Music & Gifts, Vietnam
