Truckstop Tomahawk is the solo project of Robert "Bob" Kress, one-half of the acclaimed exotica duo Kava Kon, and Tiki Nation marks his cinematic debut as a solo artist. Released in 2025, the album expands the boundaries of modern exotica, pushing the genre beyond its mid-century roots into wide-open, forward-leaning sonic territory.
Tiki Nation roams freely through imagined geographies — remote islands, half-remembered myths, and sun-bleached dream states — blending primal rhythm, native flute textures, and subtle electronic distortion into something both grounded and atmospheric. Rather than simply revisiting vintage tropes, Kress recontextualizes them with cinematic arrangements and layered compositions that feel equally rooted in folklore and quietly surreal, making this an essential listen for fans of adventurous, exploratory music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Release Date: 07/24/2026
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TRACKS
02. Legend of Zufu's Chicken
03. Outdoor Cats
04. Return to Nan Madol
05. Shipwreck Island
06. The Pale Faced Lightening
07. Galaxy Drifting
08. Captain Cook's Swing
09. Burmese Ladder
10. Supermarket WerewolvesFormat Details
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