Cambodian Cassette Archives

Various Artists, “Cambodian Cassette Archives” (Sublime Frequencies, 2004; original recordings 1960s-1990s)
Most of this was recorded in the ‘80s, in Cambodia and its diaspora communities. It’s rooted in the classic late ‘60s/early ‘70s Cambodian pop template blending American acid rock, French à-go-go pop and Khmer folk melodies, but more stylized and filtered through synth-pop cool and new-wave stutter. Not quite at the level of the older style, but still wild, bewitching off-kilter stuff.
Try 4, 6, 15, 16, 19
2/21/16