Various Artists - Molam: Thai Country Groove from Isan Vol 2
This would make for a pretty good soundtrack to the Thai equivalent of Full Metal Jacket (assuming it exists). It has a rambling, psychedelic sort of unifying identity, which gives it some bite as a compilation. The Hammond that weaves in and out frequently on the majority of tracks here strikes me as the best overall element of the sound they are cataloging. My feelings about the vocals mirror what's already been said, though I felt they fit the music in this case.
Overall, this is one of those collections I don't have strong feelings about one way or another. I enjoy my fair share of exotic psychedelia, but I don't know if Thailand will be edging out India anytime this century.
5 out of 10
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