{"product_id":"nerdvana-cassette","title":"Ookla the Mok - Nerdvana - Cassette Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOokla the Mok - Nerdvana - Cassette Tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new item, factory sealed and ready to ship fast from the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate geek culture, science fiction, and musical comedy with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerdvana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wonderfully entertaining five-track EP from Buffalo-based filk duo Ookla the Mok. Featuring Rand Bellavia and Adam English, this collection blends clever songwriting, catchy melodies, and affectionate humor inspired by comic books, fantasy, mathematics, and fandom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 2012, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNerdvana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together songs that became favorites of the duo's live performances. The opening track, \"Welcome to the Con,\" celebrates the camaraderie of fan conventions and features guest appearances from Worm Quartet, Devo Spice, and the great Luke Ski.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Math\" offers a playful, educational approach reminiscent of They Might Be Giants, while \"Tantric Yoda\" delivers an unforgettable dose of Star Wars-inspired absurdity. The latter became the most requested song on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dr. Demento Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 2012. \"Medieval Evel Knievel\" and \"Go to Bed\" complete this delightfully eccentric collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReissued through Needlejuice Records, this cassette edition features a transparent orange shell, Dolby B noise reduction, and a download card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming addition for fans of nerdcore comedy, convention culture, musical humor, and imaginative songs that celebrate everything wonderfully geeky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent orange shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby B noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Needlejuice Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69291342332146,"sku":"NJR-086-TP","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/Nerdvana-Cassette1000.jpg?v=1794418087","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/nerdvana-cassette","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}