Monthly Archives: January 2009

1.23.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 9

1950’s Pop: The Antithesis Of Rock & Roll. On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda spins a stack of 1950’s Pop 45’s found in the 50 cent boxes at the swap meet. If you’re a fan of John Waters, you’ll definitely appreciate the kitschy, campy sensibility of this music. It’s highly crafted, syrupy, saccharine, sentimental Sputnik-era pop—the reason why Rock & Roll was born! Tracklist: Theme From The Bad & Beautiful: David Rose Orchestra This I Swear Is True: The Skyliners I’ve Been There: Tommy Edwards So Long: The Four Aces Tell Me Why: The Four Aces The City Of Angels: The Highlites Venus: Frankie Avalon It’s All In ...
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1.10.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 8

She Done Him Wrong: Jazz Impressions Of Film Noir. Joey Altruda hosts a special edition of Vinyl Meltdown, highlighting Jazz & Big Band music from the Film Noir era. A must for all cinephiles and jazzheads. Tracklist: Harlem Nocturne: Earl Bostic Artistry Jumps: Stan Kenton 23Nx82W: Stan Kenton Amazona: Stan Kenton Samana: Stan Kenton Street Scene: Stan Kenton Mingus Fingers: Lionel Hampton Midnight Sun: Lionel Hampton East Of Suez: Charlie Ventura Lonely Woman: Charlie Ventura Euphoria: Charlie Ventura Touch Of Evil: Henry Mancini Background For Murder: Henry Mancini Fiesta Time: Machito Tropicana: James Moody Tropicana: Gill Fuller Orchestra Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm: Elmer Bernstein Angel Eyes: Nat King Cole Shulie-a-Bop: Sarah Vaughn Sax Cantabile: Xavier Cugat Jungle Fantasy: Esy ...
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