Discover America
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Van Dyke Parks
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studio album
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May 18 1990

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26145
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  • May 18 1990

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Americana, Calypso. Vote on Genres

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5 stars You gotta hear this album!
While this is without a doubt one of the most bizarre albums of all time, it is also one of the best. Themes of 20th Century Americana (FDR, the Mills Brothers, Bela Lugosi, Mae West, Bing Crosby, etc.) rolled up in Trinidadian rhythms. Who could pass that up? You can't help but enjoy this one!

Recommendation: if you like "Discover America", be sure to check out the CD "Roosevelt In Trinidad: Calypsos of Events, Places and Personalities, 1933-1939" also available via Amazon. Aside from featurin…
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Written by Shawn Sutherland "Shawn Sutherland"
3 stars Three stars for Mr. Van Dyke Parks
This is another strange album by Van Dyke Parks. It features a storyline, of sorts, about the history of popular music and Trinidad. The music is played Caribbean style. Not as good as Parks' collaborations with Brian Wilson, but it's pleasant enough.
Written by Johnny Heering "trivia buff"

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Discover America 16 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Warner Bros / Ada
catalog number: 26145
release dates: May 18 1990
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