Anthony Sodeika - Vijo Vilkas Voveraite Šaltyšius

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Review by Carnell Borden

Album Review: Vijo Vilkas Voveraite Šaltyšius by Anthony Sodeika – A 1920s Time Capsule That’ll Make You Go “Huh?” Alright, buckle up, folks. We’re diving into Vijo Vilkas Voveraite Šaltyšius, an album so niche it feels like it was dug out of a dusty attic in some alternate universe where classical music and quirky Lithuanian folk tales collide. Released in 1920 on the Victor label, this gem (or is it a head-scratcher?) stars Anthony Sodeika, whose baritone vocals are as rich as your grandma’s gravy but twice as mysterious. Let’s cut to the chase: two tracks stood out to me, not because they’re perfect but because they’re just… odd enough to stick. First up, we’ve got Šaltyšius = The Bailiff. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I hear “bailiff,” my mind doesn’t scream “classical banger.” Yet here we are. Sodeika’s voice rumbles through this piece like he’s telling you off for owing rent in 1920s Chicago. It’s dramatic, brooding, and kinda hilarious if you imagine him pointing at you while singing. Like, dude, chill—it’s just art! Then there’s Vijo Vilkas Voveraite = The Wolf Chased The Squirrel. Oh man, what even is this title? Is it a children’s story? A fever dream? Either way, it works. This track has all the tension of a Looney Tunes chase scene but with way more gravitas. Picture it: a wolf sprinting after a squirrel, except instead of slapstick antics, you get Sodeika belting his heart out like the fate of the world depends on catching that darn rodent. Spoiler alert: no squirrels were harmed during the recording. Probably. What makes this album memorable isn’t its polish—it’s its weirdness. Listening to it feels like overhearing someone passionately recount their grandpa’s tall tales at a family reunion. Sure, you might zone out occasionally, but moments later, something catches your ear, and suddenly you’re hooked again. Final thoughts? If you’re into classical music that doubles as a history lesson wrapped in absurdity, give Vijo Vilkas Voveraite Šaltyšius a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing wolves and bailiffs in your sleep. And hey, maybe next time you’re feeling uninspired, try naming one of your projects after a random animal chase—it worked for Anthony Sodeika!

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Artist: Anthony Sodeika
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Šaltyšius = The Bailiff2:24
Vijo Vilkas Voveraite = The Wolf Chased The Squirrel3:00

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Catalog Numbers

72908

Labels

Victor

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyVictor Talking Machine Co.

Credits

RoleCredit
Baritone VocalsAnthony Sodeika

Notes

Time durations not listed on the release.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A run-out): 72908A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B run-out): 72908B

About Anthony Sodeika

Lithuanian baritone singer, organist and pedagogue, born January 23, 1890 in Jurbarkas, and died September 12 1979, in Vilnius. Emigrated to U.S.A. in 1907 but returned to Lithuania in 1920.

Name Vars

  • A. Sodeika
  • Anthony Sodeika

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1920, a classical music album called *Vijo Vilkas Voveraite Šaltyšius* was released in the US. It featured Anthony Sodeika, a baritone vocalist, singing tracks with quirky titles like *The Bailiff* and *The Wolf Chased The Squirrel*. Imagine listening to this on an old Victrola, hearing those dramatic vocals tell stories through music. Feels like stepping into another era, doesn’t it?