Five Record Picks from Amoeba Records - A Journey through Music

🎵Tom's first pick is Moby's 'Play,' his first-ever physical album purchase, bringing back memories of the late 90s.

🌴Josh's pick is Buena Vista Social Club, a timeless record that reminds him of Saturday mornings and breakfast with his parents.

🥥Harry Nilsson's 'Nilsson Schmilsson' holds a special place for Josh, as it was frequently played during family car journeys, with his dad's memorable rendition of 'Coconut'.

💃Tom's selection includes John Morales' disco mixes, which they used to play when they first started DJing, appreciating the unique edits of classic disco tunes.

🎸Jackson Browne's 'The Pretender' resonates with Tom, offering a unique take on Americana and containing great songs like 'The Fuse.'

What was Tom's first-ever physical album purchase?

—Tom's first-ever physical album purchase was Moby's 'Play', which he bought on tape in the late 90s.

What record brings back memories of Saturday mornings for Josh?

—Buena Vista Social Club is the record that reminds Josh of Saturday mornings, with his parents playing it while they had breakfast.

Why is 'Nilsson Schmilsson' a special record for Josh?

— 'Nilsson Schmilsson' was frequently played during family car journeys, and Josh particularly recalls his dad belting out the song 'Coconut'.

What genre of music did they play when they first started DJing?

—When they first started DJing, they played John Morales' disco mixes, appreciating the unique edits of classic disco tunes.

What makes 'The Pretender' by Jackson Browne special to Tom?

—Tom appreciates the unique take on Americana and the great songs in 'The Pretender', mentioning 'The Fuse' as a standout track.

00:00Tom and Josh from Jungle introduce themselves as they visit Amoeba Records.

00:25The duo play a friendly game with paper, rock, and scissors to decide who goes first.

00:27Tom reveals his first pick, Moby's 'Play,' which holds sentimental value as his first-ever physical album purchase.

00:53They discuss the positive reception and memories associated with Moby's 'Play.'

01:01Josh shares his first pick, Buena Vista Social Club, a record that reminds him of Saturday mornings and breakfast with his parents.

01:20Tom and Josh discuss the nostalgia and personal connection they have with their selected records.

01:32They continue with the next picks, including Harry Nilsson's 'Nilsson Schmilsson' and John Morales' disco mixes.

02:36Tom talks about Jackson Browne's 'The Pretender' and its unique approach to Americana.