Vinyl Dynamite #21: Martin Mull (1972)

In the 1970's, I remember Martin Mull from his various TV roles - on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Fernwood 2-Nite, as well as a number of guest appearances.  In the 80's and 90's, he was on Rosanne and any number of TV commercials and a bunch of awful movies, the worst of which was the Brad Pitt slasher flick, Cutting Class. 

Who knew that he was such a cool and talented dude? Look at him now, and he's just a fuddy duddy spokesman for Red Roof Inn, but in 1972 he kicked ass. Mull was a talented musician and comedian, and this album is a surprising gem. I can't really describe what type of music this is - maybe Randy Newman crossed with Frank Zappa? Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.

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Listen to a sample track: "Miami"


Download the song here

Side One
Ventriloquist Love
Eggs
Miami
Livin' Above My Station
Loser's Samba
Dancing in the Nude

Side Two
Partly Marion
(I Made Love to You in a) Former Life
Margie the Midget
Hors D'Oeuvre
Songwriter's Blues

Note: The download does not contain the last three songs on side two. Don't ask why. Long story.