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James Stafford

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From The Stacks: Richard Hayman-Genuine Electric Latin Love Machine

I’m not sure whether this album is brilliant or horrible, nor am I certain whether its cover is Bad Album Cover Hall of Fame worthy, robo-racist or genius. Check out the following cut, a pretty tasty bit of electronica for 1969: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6H_PFO0A4 What makes the whole thing weirder is that Richard Hayman served for 30…

Richard Hayman Latin Love Front

I’m not sure whether this album is brilliant or horrible, nor am I certain whether its cover is Bad Album Cover Hall of Fame worthy, robo-racist or genius. Check out the following cut, a pretty tasty bit of electronica for 1969:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6H_PFO0A4

What makes the whole thing weirder is that Richard Hayman served for 30 years as the Boston Pops’ conductor.

This is your basic yard sale 25 cent find, but you’ll pay a few bucks online if you really want a copy. Here’s the real question: Does the Genuine Electric Latin Love Machine belong in the Bad Album Cover Hall of Fame? I’m listening.

 

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Response to “From The Stacks: Richard Hayman-Genuine Electric Latin Love Machine”

  1. Kelly Mahan Jaramillo

    Tough decision on BACHOF!! I am a huge fan of robots wearing sombreros and playing the maracas, so I lean towards genius, but obviously I am very biased.

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