Mad, Mod & Macabre

Mad, Mod & Macabre: The Ronald Stein Collection is an impressive new 5-Disc CD collection from Los Angeles-based Percepto Records that features the fabulous film scores of American composer Ronald Stein.

Stein created memorable soundtracks for many great cult movies such as Jack Hill's Spider Baby (1968), Francis Ford Coppola's Dementia 13 (1963), Charles Rondeau's The Girl in Lovers Lane (1959) and Edward Cahn's Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957). He also scored many of Roger Corman's best film including The Terror (1963), The Haunted Palace (1963), Last Woman on Earth (1960) and Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957).

The CD package includes five full hours of film music remastered from Stein's own personal archives. It also comes with a lavish full-color booklet featuring an in-depth look at Ronald Stein's composing career, reminisces from his wife Harlene Stein, many rare behind-the-scenes photographs, some beautiful classic movie poster art and much more. The collection brings together many of Stein's most unforgettable scores, which is sure to please soundtrack enthusiasts.

This new deluxe set is limited to only 1,000 copies and currently sells for $49.95. You can purchase Mad, Mod & Macabre: The Ronald Stein Collection directly from Percepto Records and they offer domestic as well as international shipping options. For more information visit their official website: Percepto Records

- Kimberly Lindbergs