New Horror - More Fascinating Than Science - More Frightening Than Fantasy! You are about to participate in a unique experience! Fear not! Warning: Do not lock the door! Carry some garlic, a wooden stake, a hammer, and a crucifix, just in case!
Time for the third installment of Freebie Fridays, where I share a selection from my ever-growing collection of novelty Halloween "spooky sounds" vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs.
This week we have an absolute gem in the 1987 cassette release of "TERROR Treats!" By T.A. Hamilton. This was another blind buy because I had never heard of it before, but was a done deal the moment I saw this absolutely incredible cover art! (After researching it, I have now seen two different versions of this release, and this particular version is far superior in total presentation.)
But the cover art was just the beginning! I put the unmarked black cassette in and hit 'play.' Both sides clock in at about 15 minutes for each side, and contain a flowing collection of the usual spooky sounds: howling winds, cackling witches, thunderstorms, screeching cats, ghoulish laughter and screams, mad laboratory sounds, etc. Nothing really new (outside of the brief snippet of dialogue with hilarious, exaggerated pronunciations like "imaginaaashun-uhhh"), as I think these sounds were all pulled from other sources.
But the entire thing has an added reverb echo effect over it, giving it a unique and cool sound. Add to that the flat production and you have the perfect throwback "spooky sounds" release. The low quality production on this is what makes it so, so good! Pure nostalgia on this one, and another worthy piece for your collection.
DOWNLOAD "TERROR TREATS!" HERE.
3 comments:
I do remember such cassettes back in the 80s.
I have this cassette, but not a digital rip. Thank you for the post! Stevo In Yr Stereo of Nightmare City Halloween
Thanks for being part of the Countdown and sharing this stuff! Can't wait to check it out when I get home. -Crytpkeeper Dex
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