Sinn Sisamouth - Groove Club Vol. 4: Sinn Sisamouth LP

There were no deluxe studios for the musicians who recorded the devastating tracks contained herein. Nothing so grand. Most of these tracks were recorded live, with traditional instruments finding a place alongside any keyboards or guitars that could be found. And yet, it was the experiments of Khmer rock musicians which transformed the nightlife of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh-and which many years later continue to seduce listeners around the world with their groovy sound. The music is wild and anarchic, rhythmic and undulating, or sweet and lyrical, but always moving and with that deep soulfulness, regardless of actual musical genre or style, that is the hallmark of the best and most important music. The lyrics often tell stories of angst, death, betrayal and sorrow. But there is a very real, deep, inescapable tragedy in these grooves as well.

•  Rom a Go-Go (A Go Go Dance)
•  Hala Hala
•  Chis Touk Leng Ning Borng (Ride a Boat with Me)
•  Vong Veng Leu Khneuy (Lost on the Pillow)
•  Nov Teh Prathna (Still Wishing)
•  Kom Dach Chet Choal Brong (Please Don'äôt Leave Me)
•  Neuk Oun Chea Nich (Missing Yo
• Hean Slab Prous Borng (Dare to Doe for Love)
• Thngay Nis Mdeach Oun Theu Pro Ngeuy (Today You Act So Cold)
• Pka Krohom (Red Flower)
• Oun Euy Sdab Pkor (Listen to the Thunder)
• K'out Chheam (Heartbreak)
• Jot My Maju Reach (The Letter of Death)