Martin Denny - Forbidden Island [LP - Dark Lava]

Release Date: 9/6/2024

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).

Tracklist

1. Cobra
2. Port Au Prince
3. Exotica
4. Little China Doll
5. Bali Hai
6. Narcissus Queen
7. Goony Birds
8. Sim Sim
9. Primitiva
10. March Of The Siamese Children
11. Sukara
12. Forbidden Island