34. Metallica – Orion

This is a mighty instrumental song from Metallicas third album Master of Puppets. This is a long time favorite track from our goldmine.

35. Altered Images – Happy Birthday

If you only need one birthday song in your life, here’s what we think is the one. Happy Birthday with the Altered Images. Also, if you have a better birthday song, you are lying!

● Altered Images – Happy Birthday

Tags: 80s, Europe, new wave, post punk, Scotland

Posted on: Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

36. Snake Charmers Of North India – Melody From Phagun

Snake charming is fantastic magic and that is something we need a lot more of in this world.

● Snake Charmers Of North India – Melody From Phagun

Tags: Asia, India, Lovefingers, Snake Charming

Posted on: Monday, June 20th, 2011

37. Sodsai Chaengkij – The Boat That I Row

Wow. Summer’s coming up soon and this is the boat rowing song number one. Enjoy!

● Sodsai Chaengkij – The Boat That I Row

Tags: 60s, Asia, pop, Thailand

Posted on: Sunday, June 19th, 2011

38. Yellow Power – Hai Samurai

This is neither italian or japanese. It’s american! Tony Carey is his name and gosh this song is a blam.

39. Marsada Band – Sihutur Sanggul

During these days of slowed down songs it feels very uplifting with a song that sounds speeded up! Marsada Band knows exactly what we want. When this song is put on, it’s physically impossible no be still. You just have to dance!!!

Song found in the incredible Gangpol & Mit mix posted on Cartilage Consortium blog.

● Marsada Band – Sihutur Sanggul

Tags: 90s, Asia, Batak, Indonesia

Posted on: Friday, June 17th, 2011

40. Holger Czukay – Cool in the Pool

Lets get cool in the pool. It sounds like Cartman from Southpark wrote the lyrics on this amazing song but its actually written and recorded by Holger Czukay, one of the co-founders of the german krautrock band Can.

● Holger Czukay – Cool in the Pool

Tags: 80s, Avant Garde, Europe, Germany

Posted on: Thursday, June 16th, 2011

41. Bruce Haack – Popcorn

Hallelujah! Bruce Haack and Miss Nelson is pioneers in electronic music, they built their own synthesizers in the 60s and made weird and crazy kool children’s music like this one!

● Bruce Haack – Popcorn

Tags: 60s, Childrens Music, Electronic Music, USA

Posted on: Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

42. AiDS-3D – Back once again (Forever)

A megablast from a german/american/whatever duo. Download and dance!

● AiDS-3D – Back once again (Forever)

Tags: 00s, dance, Europe, Germany, North America, USA

Posted on: Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

43. Wiley – Ice Rink (instrumental)

Wiley and his song names… I LOVE THEM!! This good old white label also came out with different MCs running through the beat. You can find them on Youtube. There’s also a version including them all here.

● Wiley – Ice Rink (instrumental)

Tags: 00s, Eskibeat, Europe, Grime, UK

Posted on: Monday, May 16th, 2011

44. Babaluga – My Paradise (extended)

What? Its sweet candy for your ears! Italo Disco from Germany. Found it on the super of super MP3 blogs Lovefingers!

● Babaluga – My Paradise (extended)

Tags: 80s, Europe, Germany, Italo Disco

Posted on: Sunday, May 15th, 2011

45. A Flock Of Seagulls – The More You Live The More You Love (Full Moon Mix)

What? Great lyrics on this one! From the 1983 album: “The Story of A Young Heart”. Big ups to the blog Lovefingers where we found it!

● A Flock Of Seagulls – The More You

Tags: 80s, Europe, new wave, UK

Posted on: Saturday, May 14th, 2011

46. Maurice Maiga and Amore Cultural Group – Mugun Fata

African dude Maurice Maiga and his Amore Cultural Group is one of million of gems found on the blog Awesome Tapes from Africa. Check it out!

● Maurice Maiga and Amore Cultural Group – Mugun Fata

Tags: Africa, Ghana, Simpa

Posted on: Friday, May 13th, 2011

47. Selda Bagcan – Yaylalar

Selda is a turkish protest singer and guitarist. The Turkish military rulers persecuted her in the 1980s due to her political songs. We got to know about this hit-song from our good friend The Real Manu Chao. Thank you Manu and thank you Selda!

● Selda Bagcan – Yaylalar

Tags: 70s, Europe, Protest Singer, Turkey

Posted on: Thursday, May 12th, 2011

48. Moğollar – Peri Bacalari

It’s about time we say hello to the Turkish psych or Anatolian rock scene with the band Moğollar!

● Moğollar – Peri Bacalari

Tags: 70s, Anatolian rock, Europe, Folk rock, Turkey

Posted on: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

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