"Here, Photoshop the 'Congotronics' record."Watch this moment
What's In My Bag № 560
Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas is an American actor, comedian, podcaster and screenwriter. He is known for his roles as Rafi in the FX comedy series The League and as Nadal in Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator (2012), and he is one of the three co-hosts of the podcast How Did This Get Made? alongside Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael.
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Ep #560 ·
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What Jason Mantzoukas said · 10 records
Every quote links to the moment in the episode."Gal Costa, like one of the true angelic voices of Tropicalia. This is a beautiful record. Mr. Bongo has put out this reissue. This is a great record, just everybody check it out, guys. Gal Costa. Vagina. Boobs."Watch this moment
"This record is... ooh, it's a collector's limited edition high-quality colored vinyl. The Meters, seminal New Orleans funk band, Neville Brothers, ba ba ba. Zigaboo Modeliste is the drummer in this band and is maybe the best drummer ever, in the world. Just like the funkiest... put this record on for a party, put this record on to chill out and relax. This is like Top 10 records of all time for me."Watch this moment
"Just we played this record all the time and I have a deep fondness for Van Morrison's voice as a result."Watch this moment
"Guys, I can't speak highly enough about Destroyer."Watch this moment
"I would have picked 'Streethawk: A Seduction.' That record is not in stock. I don't think that's come out on vinyl. I should've just gotten the CD."Watch this moment
"Just this year, they've put out Alice Coltrane's holy music. Amazing jazz harp player. Massive kind of spiritual leader."Watch this moment
"This Big Thief record 'Capacity.' Absolutely amazing Brooklyn band. This is just like a heartbreaking record. The song 'Mary' from this record is so far my favorite song of the year."Watch this moment
"Joni Mitchell's 'Hejira.' I listen to it almost every night for the better portion of 12 years. If you're a Jaco Pastorius fan, the most beautiful, lyrical instrument on this record might not be Joni Mitchell's voice, it might be Jaco's bass."Watch this moment
"This is the Hop Along record from last year. I love this record. This was one of my top records of last year. The lead singer has one of the most versatile, most amazing voices in rock and roll currently."Watch this moment
Everything in the bag
11 records · pulled off the shelves at Amoeba HollywoodCongotronics
Konono N°1
2005
Índia
Gal Costa
1973
Look-Ka Py Py
The Meters
1969
Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument: Shemonmuanaye
Hailu Mergia
2013
Moondance
Van Morrison
1970
This Night
Destroyer
2002
Streethawk: A Seduction
Destroyer
2001
World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane
Alice Coltrane
2017
Capacity
Big Thief
2017
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
1976
Painted Shut
Hop Along
2015
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