The Wozard Of Iz - An Electronic Odyssey

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Review by Breki Tomasson

An Electronic Odyssey: Tripping Through The Wozard’s Cosmic Playground If you’ve ever wondered what happens when rock, electronic, and pop collide in a kaleidoscope of experimental leftfield madness, then An Electronic Odyssey by The Wozard Of Iz is your golden ticket to weirdsville. Released in 2019 (yeah, retro-futurism never gets old), this album feels like it was beamed straight from an alternate dimension where Mort Garson moonlights as both wizard and synth guru. With credits longer than my grocery list—including Bernard Krause on production duties and Jacques Wilson pulling double shifts as writer/narrator/concept mastermind—this record isn’t just music; it’s a full-blown experience. Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stick to your brain like glitter at a rave. First up: “Never Follow The Yellow Green Road.” Oh man, this one hits hard. It starts off with some eerie dialogue that sounds like someone trying to convince Dorothy she took a wrong turn somewhere near Oz. Then BAM—it launches into this hypnotic blend of psychedelic rock and space-age synths that makes you feel like you're floating through neon clouds while being chased by sentient robots. The repetition of the title phrase drills itself into your skull, but not in an annoying way—it’s more like a mantra for anyone who prefers their adventures off the beaten path. You know those songs that make you want to abandon all adult responsibilities and chase sunsets? This is one of them. Then there’s “Thing A Ling (Scared Crow).” Honestly, I didn’t think scarecrows had feelings until now. This track flips between haunting vocals and quirky soundscapes so effortlessly, it’s like listening to a fever dream starring a paranoid scarecrow having an existential crisis. Julie Haas’ voice floats over the chaos like a soothing balm, even if the lyrics seem ripped from a surrealist poetry slam. And let’s talk about that bassline—it grooves harder than most humans before breakfast. By the time the song wraps up, you’re left wondering whether crows are actually plotting world domination or if it’s just your imagination running wild again. What ties everything together here is how unapologetically bonkers the whole thing is. Sure, it’s experimental, but it doesn’t feel pretentious—it feels like a bunch of mad scientists locked themselves in a studio and decided to see what would happen if they threw every genre into a blender. Spoiler alert: magic happened. So yeah, An Electronic Odyssey might not be everyone’s cup of tea—or maybe it’s exactly the kind of tea we need more of. In a world obsessed with algorithms and playlists tailored to our comfort zones, this album reminds us why taking risks can pay off big time. Plus, who else is gonna give us killer tunes narrated by a guy who sounds suspiciously like he’s auditioning for a sci-fi audiobook? Final thought: If Elon Musk ever decides to send a playlist to Mars, this better be on it. Aliens deserve good taste too, right?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Finale1:08
Killing Of The Witch3:36
Thing A Ling (Scared Crow)2:32
They're Off To Find The Wozard1:29
Leave The Driving To Us2:54
In-Man1:20
Never Follow The Yellow-Green Road
Upset Strip2:31
Thing A Ling
Blue Poppy6:56
Big Sur3:20
Leave The Driving To US
Man With The Word
Killing The Witch
They're Off To Find Wozard
Never Follow The Yellow Green Road2:49
I've Been Over The Rainbow2:01
Killing Of The Witch Finale
Thing A ling (Scared Crow)
Prologue3:07
Man With The Word (Lyin' Coward)2:13

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The Wozard Of IZ - An Electronic Odyssey
Mort Garson - Upset Strip
Mort Garson - Never Follow The Yellow-Green Road
Wozard of Iz: In-Man
Mort Garson Wozard of Iz ~ Blue Poppy
Wozard of Iz: Prologue
Mort Garson - Killing of the Witch
Wozard of Iz: I've Been Over The Rainbow
Wozard of Iz - Leave the Driving to Us
Wozard of Iz: Thing a Ling
They're Off To Find The Wozard
Mort Garson - Big Sur .1968
Wozard of Iz: Man with the Word

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Catalog Numbers

  • ACMEM 145CD
  • CS-4156
  • SP-4156
  • 212 052
  • SP-4156, SP 4156
  • ACL0032

Labels

  • Él, Cherry Red
  • A&M Records
  • Audio Clarity

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Cassette
  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Promo
  • Stereo
  • 45 RPM
  • 180 grams

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByPinnacle
Manufactured BySony DADC
Recorded AtEmGee Electronic Studios
Engineered AtSunset Sound Recorders
Mixed AtSierra Sound Laboratories
Phonographic Copyright (p)A&M Records
Copyright (c)Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Licensed FromUniversal Music Group
Published ByEmanay Music
Lacquer Cut AtRCA Studios, Toronto
Pressed ByMonarch Record Mfg. Co.

Credits

RoleCredit
Art DirectionTom Wilkes
IllustrationTom Wilkes
Composed ByMort Garson
PerformerMort Garson
Concept ByJacques Wilson
Written-ByJacques Wilson
EngineerBill Lazarus
Liner NotesChristopher Evans
Photography ByGuy Webster
ProducerBernard Krause
VoiceJulie Haas
CoverTom Wilkes
NarratorJacques Wilson
VocalsJulie Haas
PhotographyGuy Webster
RealizationMort Garson
Voice ActorBarney Phillips, Barney Phillips, Jadine Vaughan, Jay Jasin, Julie Haas, Suzi Jane Hokom

Notes

  • (P) 1968 A&M Records
  • (C) 2008 Cherry Red Records
  • Times do not appear on release. Taken from computer
  • Compatible Cassette playable on Stereo or Monaural Equipment. Snap-Case. Spine bears subtitle "An Electronic Odessy" with type-o in odyssey.
  • Recorded at EmGee Electronic Studios
  • "The Moog-Man is Mort Garson, and I am the Word-Man. Jacques Wilson"
  • Suzi Jane Hokom courtesy of LHI Records
  • Final mix - Sierra Sound Lab. - San Francisco
  • Promotional copies contained a gold foil sticker affixed to the front cover which read: 'The disc employs the CSG process and may be played stereo or monaurally.'
  • White label promotional DJ copy.
  • Cast of characters which appears on back cover as follows:
  • Dorothy - Suzie Jane Hokum
  • Scared Crow - Barney Phillips
  • In-Man - Jay Jasin
  • Lyin' Coward - Barney Phillips
  • Baddy Witch - Julie Haas
  • Goodie Witch - Jadine Vaughan
  • Narrator - Jacques Wilson
  • This album is also available on stereo tapes. Write for a free 4-color A&M Record Catalogue.
  • A&M Records, 1416 N. La Brea, Hollywood, California 90028
  • "Unverkäufliche Musterplatte" / sample not for sale
  • generic white sleeve
  • reissue

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 5 013929 314535
  • Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC ACMEM145CD 01
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPILY34
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW20
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): SP-4211
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): SP-4212
  • Matrix / Runout (Etchings Side A): S.P.4156-A GT. SP-4211
  • Matrix / Runout (Etchings Side B): S.P.4156-B GT. SP-4212
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side 1): A&M-CSG-4211-15 MR Δ12432 [hand etched]
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side 2): A&M-CSG-4212-15 MR Δ12432-X [hand etched]
  • Barcode: 889397107321

About The Wozard Of Iz

Name Vars

  • Wozard Of Iz

Aliases

  • Mort Garson
  • Lucifer
  • Ataraxia
  • Captain D.J.
  • The Lords Of Percussion
  • D.J. Craver
  • The D-Bee's

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that *An Electronic Odyssey* by The Wozard Of Iz is a wild mix of rock, electronic, and pop with a psychedelic twist? Released in 2019, it’s like a time capsule from another dimension. Mort Garson, the mastermind behind it, was a pioneer in blending experimental sounds with storytelling. The album even features narration by Jacques Wilson, who also helped shape its quirky concept. With tracks like "Never Follow The Yellow Green Road" and "Thing A Ling (Scared Crow)," it feels like a trippy journey through space and imagination. It’s no wonder this gem found fans across Germany, Canada, Europe, the US, and the UK!

Comments

thoughtsofaconvert
2025-03-16
Was looking for this for a while now
procrastiknitor
2025-03-15
Looking for the start of the remix
dkbabsolutedrywall
2025-03-14
Epic resonance of sounds biting my ears into oblivion
Too good
nexdima
2025-03-12
Beautiful electronic music!
corste1971
2025-03-12
Que lindo ^^
silvanactual1525
2025-03-12
Es celestial!
alexntino
2025-03-12
SID BARRET ... could have sung this !!!
anthonydale8
2025-03-11
oh bhagavan !
microbegroup
2025-03-10
Unfortunate that tune/song #2 "leave the driving to us" was deleted. It was one of my favorite
tosshio
2025-03-10
What is the original audio from
myidgaby
2025-03-10
Thanks
mosersan
2025-03-09
wow
yarithernandez
2025-03-08
It sounds like chiptune music lol
rizbo
2025-03-08
It would be awesome to see this song featured in popular media
This sounds incredible with LSD... and without it!
phfssms
2025-03-08
I wonder if Goblin were inspired by this?
2tsuny
2025-03-08
Nice!
cudompor
2025-03-07
Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling
wrsapsme
2025-03-07
nbnmbnm m m,
katyxyperry
2025-03-07
Best "Blob" Composer, ever.
santiorfila
2025-03-07
Reminds me of classic videogame chiptunes, ala C64 and Atari 800. Fascinating.
skillpumpe
2025-03-06
Love this album.
I had it only in vinyl.
How do I get a new copy?
nikkoluna14
2025-03-05
BLU POPPOP?
wadeneiford
2025-03-04
?✌