Various
Strip-o-rama, Vol. 3 (+cd)
Perhaps the densest (and most scandalous) compilation yet by the ever daring El Vidocq. Already a third folding album that opens to teasingly reveal more sumptuous "strip music" morsels. Indeed, the 1950s and '60s represent an inexhaustible source of delicious tunes, most of which just never hit it off with the media or masses. Once again, our indefatigable connoisseur raises the curtain on an arousing series of smooth tunes, with their languid rhythms, well-rounded melodies and cheeky grooves. An exciting mix of styles struts its stuff in various states of undress: rockabilly (Rusty & Doug Kershaw, Clyde Stacy), pop (Betty Reilly, Ella Johnson), crooner (Louis Jordan), rock (Chuck Miller), swing jazz (Joanie Sommers), burlesque (The Ramcocks), r'n'b (Gino Parks)... An eminently naughty selection of musical gems to peel off one by one. SIDE 1: 1. Louis Jordan - Hardhead 2. Chuck Miller - Lockout Mountain 3. Bob Roubian - Not Much Of A Future, But Man What A Past 4. Clyde Stacy - So Young 5. Rusty & Doug - Hey Mae 6. Gino Parks - Talkin' About My Baby 7. Betty Reilly - I Think Of You 8. Joanie Sommers - Why Don't You Do Right SIDE 2: 1. Wayne Cochran - The Coo 2. The Don Palmer Quintet - Lolita 3. Morgus & The 3 Ghouls - Morgus The Magnificient 4. The Wanderers - Shadrach Meshac And Abednego 5. Ella Johnson - Well Do it 6. The Ramrocks - Lasagna 7. The Allisons - Surfer Street 8. Elliott Shaver - Yon Ne Go