Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt Kickers - Facebook
The song follows the familiar "mad scientist" protagonist from Pickett's original hit. In this installment, the scientist is frustrated by his inability to teach his creation, Frankenstein's monster, how to speak. After several failed attempts at verbal communication, the scientist discovers a solution: he teaches the monster how to instead. Musical Style and Production MONSTER RAP - Bobby Boris Pickett
Coming decades after his 1962 chart-topper "Monster Mash," this track is a fascinating, if somewhat "painful" to modern ears, example of a novelty artist leaning into cultural shifts to sustain a career built on a single iconic hit. The Story Behind the Track Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The
Pickett remained self-aware about his "Halloween guy" status until his death in 2007, famously stating in 1995 that "Monster Mash" had "paid my rent for the last 33 years". Musical Style and Production Coming decades after his
Produced by Bobby Paine, the song features a "synthed-out" arrangement and Larry Blackmon-style production, characteristic of the era's emerging rap scene.
The track includes winking lines like, "I've given you a voice, now rap for Daddy". Reception and Cultural Context
Some retrospective reviews from outlets like Paste Magazine describe it as an "oddity" that is "a bit painful to listen to," while others at American Songwriter appreciate its humor and "legitimately cool" synth work.