Whitcomb, Ian
Ian Whitcomb's Mod, Mod Music Hall!
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1966 Mono original. Ian Whitcomb’s album "Mod, Mod Music Hall!" released in 1966, stands as a playful, nuanced homage to the British music hall tradition, reimagined through the lens of the swinging sixties. Whitcomb, who had already found success with the novelty hit "You Turn Me On," approached this project with both reverence for the past and an eye for contemporary innovation. The album’s arrangements highlight vintage sounds—banjos, jaunty piano lines, and brassy flourishes—while Whitcomb’s delivery radiates tongue-in-cheek charm. Rather than simply mimic Edwardian-era theater, he infuses the songs with the brisk tempos, clever wordplay, and irreverent attitude associated with mod culture.