Memory Time Folge 6 1968-1969: A Blast from Germany’s Vinyl Past
Alright, let’s dive into Memory Time Folge 6 1968-1969, a compilation album that screams “retro vibes” louder than your uncle at a karaoke night. Released in 1989 by WEA in Germany, this eclectic mixtape of Rock, Folk, World, Country, and Pop is like stumbling upon an old shoebox of photos—some snapshots are golden, others make you go, “What was I thinking?” But hey, that’s the charm.
First up, we’ve got “You Keep Me Hanging On”—a track so iconic it feels like it’s been stuck on repeat in humanity’s collective brain since forever. This version (who even sings this one? Let’s just say it’s someone with pipes) brings all the drama without taking itself too seriously. It’s the kind of song where you can’t help but belt out the chorus while pretending to dramatically storm out of a room. You know, real soap opera energy. If this tune doesn’t get your blood pumping, check for a pulse, buddy.
Then there’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay”, which is basically the musical equivalent of lying on a dock, staring at the water, and pondering life choices. Otis Redding’s original is untouchable, but whoever covered it here did their homework. It’s smooth, soulful, and makes you want to grab a fishing rod—or maybe just a beer—and chill. Songs like this remind us that sometimes doing nothing is actually doing something profound. Or at least that’s what I tell myself when I’m procrastinating.
Now, sure, not every track hits the mark. With over 30 songs crammed onto this record, some tracks feel like filler material or awkward small talk at a party. But isn’t that true of most compilations? They’re like playlists curated by someone who couldn’t decide if they were going to a wedding or a hoedown.
What strikes me about Memory Time Folge 6 is how unapologetically random yet oddly cohesive it feels. Sure, genres collide like bumper cars at a fairground, but somehow it works. Maybe because nostalgia has its own logic—it doesn’t care about rules; it just wants to feel good. And honestly, listening to this album feels like flipping through pages of a yearbook filled with people you vaguely recognize but still kinda love.
So yeah, if you’re looking for perfection, keep walking. But if you’re after a quirky trip down memory lane—a soundtrack for those “I wonder what life was like before TikTok” moments—this might be your jam. Just don’t blame me if “Tip-Toe Through The Tulips” gets permanently stuck in your head.
Final thought: Whoever decided to include both “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” and “Funky Fever” deserves a medal—or therapy. Either way, respect.
