Thai Mor Lam: Some Isaan Groove (2000s)

Thai Rockin’

If, anything, gets you in some sort of trance to ready yourself for a grueling day ahead its the insanely catchy droning music of Thailand. Vocals based on how many syllables you can say, rather than words you can stress, combine with a trademark descending bassline to create one of the most unstoppable grooves ever. Its a groove that has existed before Hip-Hop, or the dueling lead guitar sound of Television, even before it was a thought in anyones mind. Try as we might, we’ll never be as punk as fuck, as a roving band of Thai Mor Lam rockers…

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Skip to the 3 minute mark on this one…

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or start from the beginning…

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