Martin Denny: Forbidden Island – VINYL LP

Title: Forbidden Island
Artist: Martin Denny
Label: Jackpot Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 843563171455
Genre: Electronic
Release Date: 2024-09-06
Number of Discs: 1

There’s a reason why Martin Denny remains a cultural touchstone-his records are as earthly as they are from outer space. Forbidden Island was Denny’s third record, recorded after a nine-month residency in Hawaii. This era finds Denny just on the cusp of being a household name, a period where his records would shortly become certified Gold. Forbidden Island is a solidification of Denny being the King of the Exotica sound, where his recordings could illuminate just enough darkness across the Tiki Bar to let a few of us slowly dance the night away. These reissues also include the original iconic album artwork featuring model/actor Sandy Warner (which was often the gateway into these albums before we ever heard the music in these grooves).

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