Physical Edition: Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll Soundtrack CD
Format: CD + Booklet
Experience the golden age of Cambodian rock before it was silenced forever.
Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten documents Cambodia’s vibrant pop scene of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s — and its tragic disappearance under the Khmer Rouge regime. Compiled by filmmaker John Pirozzi, the album serves as the official soundtrack to his acclaimed documentary.
These newly remastered recordings trace the nation’s rock and roll history — from early Western-influenced ballads to raw, psychedelic garage grooves. Legendary performers including Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Serey Sothea, Pen Ran, Huoy Meas, Baksey Cham Krong, and Yol Aularong appear here, with many tracks available outside of Cambodia for the very first time.
The result is both a powerful listening experience and a vital historical record.
What’s Included:
- 1 CD with 20 remastered tracks (1950s–1970s)
- 36-page booklet featuring:
- Rare photographs
- Artist biographies
- Historical context
Praise & Reviews:
- “A rich and defiant effort at recovery, showing that even the most murderous totalitarianism cannot fully erase the human drive for pleasure and self-expression.” — A.O. Scott, The New York Times (Critics’ Pick)
- “A rich patchwork tapestry of powerful and ebullient music.” — Village Voice (Critics’ Pick)
- “More moving than the music… it’s still a fervent cry for the power of music.” — The Washington Post
