PAI NA PAI / SIANG TEOY JAK PHIN JAK KHAEN by SROENG SANTI / NARONG RURACHBUADANG

Lauched at their recent 3rd Anniversary event in Bangkok, the Paradise Bangkok' label seeks to unearth little known musical gems from across Asia and Africa, continuining with two pieces of heavyweight Thai action, that have been thoroughly road tested on the dancefloor. Tip!!Pressed up in a limited edition of 500, the single boasts a silk screen cover and hand stamped labels, as well as being individually numbered. On side A - Reworking another 70s rock classic (see if you can spot that riff!) as only Sroeng Santi can, this is tuff Luk Thung Underground of the highest order, driven by a fierce backbeat and Santi's barked vocal. If you loved the 'Iron Man' cover, this one is going to stop you in your tracks. On side B - Sparse 60s Molam, all clattering percussion and droned out phin and khaen (the Isan three stinged lute, and bamboo mouth organ respectively) this sprightly instrumental revealed hidden depths after remastering. Check that bass drum and try to stop your foot tapping when this is on the decks!