Way back in 1996 this mysterious compilation CD of 60′s & 70′s “product music” showed up made by a very dodgy looking Japanese label. At the time it was just out of left field. No one heard or cared about music like this at the time because it was from a very square era. But the music itself cut through the irony and distance and became a cult hit on places like WFMU. Songs like “Dance The Slurp” and “Up Came Oil” just compel you to crack a goofy smile. “Hooray For Human Engineering” and “My Bathroom” bristle with wit and a surprising amount of social commentary. The whole thing ends with one of my favorites, “The Eight Seasons Of Chromalox ” a 10-minute opus dedicated to air conditioning. Honestly there’s not a bad song on this 20 track compilation.
This is the ultimate Mad Men accessory – perfect for screening parties or just listening on the bus. Oh, and you’re a person who hates life if you dislike this.
