The Reissue Thread!
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I think the crazed vinyl fad will go on, to pull every last penny out of the pockets of 50+ hedge fund managers desperately trying to reclaim their youth. But otherwise I think we're nearing the end of the road. There are only so many things that people will pay for, and most people don't even own a CD player any more. The Cherry Red model of strictly limited short runs of specialised reissues for a very specific market would seem to be the last one left for pop fans. I think The Seeds Of Love was a watershed here - it felt (to me) like the end.
Looks like I'll have to keep making my own.....*sigh*
I admit to suffering from extreme vinyl “store-exclusive-with little-or-no-additional-content” fatigue. I think fans will always be willing to pay extra, but only if the content is curated with attention and care - that we often see here on the forum - to the end product. Another lazy coloured vinyl/half hearted attempt at remastering/sourcing masters simply won’t do. On that note, the Laura Nyro set looks great, but at £160 a pop, it’s too too much.
The end of special editions on CD will be very, very sad I think.
NOW Live Forever: The Anthems
Description
Featuring giants from the era when Indie Pop, Indie Dance and the newly christened Britpop became massive, including Oasis, Manic Street Preachers, Pulp, Radiohead and Suede, 'NOW Live Forever: The Anthems' is packed with 82 universally loved tracks ready for you to re-live! Perfect for Father's Day or to treat yourself to, this anthemic 4CD compilation also includes huge hits from across the pond such as, R.E.M.'s 'What's the Frequency, Kenneth?' and Iggy Pop's 'Lust For Life'. Timeless classics from legendary artists including The Clash, U2, The Cure, New Order and Paul Weller sit alongside club-inspired and early electronic dance hits from The Prodigy, Underworld, Saint Etienne, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless and Everything But The Girl. 'Now Live Forever: The Anthems' is an amazing collection from the time where music and culture collided. Enjoy singing along to every word.
Tracklist
CD 1
1. Oasis - Live Forever
2. The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
3. Pulp - Disco 2000
4. Suede - Trash
5. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
6. New Order - Regret
7. The Cure - Friday I'm In Love
8. The La's - There She Goes
9. Happy Mondays - Step On
10. Saint Etienne - He’s On The Phone
11. Everything But The Girl – Missing (Todd Terry Remix)
12. Chumbawamba – Tubthumping
13. The Boo Radleys - Wake Up Boo!
14. Supergrass - Alright
15. James - Sit Down
16. Ash - Girl From Mars
17. Kula Shaker - Hey Dude
18. Ocean Colour Scene - The Day We Caught The Train
19. The Bluetones - Slight Return
20. Babybird - You’re Gorgeous
21. The Farm - All Together Now
CD 2
1. Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life
2. R.E.M. - What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?
3. Stereophonics - The Bartender And The Thief
4. U2 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (From 'Batman Forever')
5. The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
6. Primal Scream - Loaded
7. Embrace - All You Good Good People
8. Shed Seven - Going For Gold
9. The Charlatans - Forever
10. McAlmont & Butler - Yes
11. They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul
12. Elastica – Connection
13. Sleeper - Inbetweener
14. Placebo - Nancy Boy
15. Hole - Celebrity Skin
16. Weezer - Buddy Holly
17. The Wannadies - You & Me Song
18. The Wonder Stuff - The Size Of A Cow
19. Reef - Place Your Hands
20. Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
21. Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
CD 3
1. The Prodigy - Firestarter
2. Underworld - Born Slippy (Nuxx)
3. The Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl
4. Faithless - Insomnia
5. The Beloved - The Sun Rising
6. Groove Armada - At The River
7. Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
8. Leftfield - Release The Pressure
9. Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha (Norman Cook Remix)
10. Stereo MC's - Connected
11. The Soup Dragons - I'm Free
12. Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
13. The Farm - Groovy Train
14. The House Of Love - Shine On
15. The Mock Turtles - Can You Dig It?
16. Cast - Flying
17. Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels
18. Longpigs - She Said
19. Mansun - Wide Open Space
20. The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You
CD 4
1. Radiohead – Creep
2. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
3. Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
4. Passengers & Luciano Pavarotti - Miss Sarajevo
5. Paul Weller - The Changingman
6. Ocean Colour Scene - The Riverboat Song
7. Kula Shaker - Hush
8. Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
9. The Stone Roses - One Love
10. Teenage Fanclub - Ain't That Enough
11. Space - Female Of The Species
12. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
13. Catatonia - Mulder And Scully
14. The Cardigans - Lovefool
15. The Beautiful South - Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)
16. Dodgy - Good Enough
17. New Radicals - You Get What You Give
18. Republica - Ready To Go
19. The Lightning Seeds - Change
20. Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me
Description
Featuring giants from the era when Indie Pop, Indie Dance and the newly christened Britpop became massive, including Oasis, Manic Street Preachers, Pulp, Radiohead and Suede, 'NOW Live Forever: The Anthems' is packed with 82 universally loved tracks ready for you to re-live! Perfect for Father's Day or to treat yourself to, this anthemic 4CD compilation also includes huge hits from across the pond such as, R.E.M.'s 'What's the Frequency, Kenneth?' and Iggy Pop's 'Lust For Life'. Timeless classics from legendary artists including The Clash, U2, The Cure, New Order and Paul Weller sit alongside club-inspired and early electronic dance hits from The Prodigy, Underworld, Saint Etienne, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless and Everything But The Girl. 'Now Live Forever: The Anthems' is an amazing collection from the time where music and culture collided. Enjoy singing along to every word.
Tracklist
CD 1
1. Oasis - Live Forever
2. The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
3. Pulp - Disco 2000
4. Suede - Trash
5. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
6. New Order - Regret
7. The Cure - Friday I'm In Love
8. The La's - There She Goes
9. Happy Mondays - Step On
10. Saint Etienne - He’s On The Phone
11. Everything But The Girl – Missing (Todd Terry Remix)
12. Chumbawamba – Tubthumping
13. The Boo Radleys - Wake Up Boo!
14. Supergrass - Alright
15. James - Sit Down
16. Ash - Girl From Mars
17. Kula Shaker - Hey Dude
18. Ocean Colour Scene - The Day We Caught The Train
19. The Bluetones - Slight Return
20. Babybird - You’re Gorgeous
21. The Farm - All Together Now
CD 2
1. Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life
2. R.E.M. - What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?
3. Stereophonics - The Bartender And The Thief
4. U2 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (From 'Batman Forever')
5. The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
6. Primal Scream - Loaded
7. Embrace - All You Good Good People
8. Shed Seven - Going For Gold
9. The Charlatans - Forever
10. McAlmont & Butler - Yes
11. They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul
12. Elastica – Connection
13. Sleeper - Inbetweener
14. Placebo - Nancy Boy
15. Hole - Celebrity Skin
16. Weezer - Buddy Holly
17. The Wannadies - You & Me Song
18. The Wonder Stuff - The Size Of A Cow
19. Reef - Place Your Hands
20. Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
21. Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
CD 3
1. The Prodigy - Firestarter
2. Underworld - Born Slippy (Nuxx)
3. The Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl
4. Faithless - Insomnia
5. The Beloved - The Sun Rising
6. Groove Armada - At The River
7. Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
8. Leftfield - Release The Pressure
9. Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha (Norman Cook Remix)
10. Stereo MC's - Connected
11. The Soup Dragons - I'm Free
12. Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
13. The Farm - Groovy Train
14. The House Of Love - Shine On
15. The Mock Turtles - Can You Dig It?
16. Cast - Flying
17. Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels
18. Longpigs - She Said
19. Mansun - Wide Open Space
20. The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You
CD 4
1. Radiohead – Creep
2. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
3. Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
4. Passengers & Luciano Pavarotti - Miss Sarajevo
5. Paul Weller - The Changingman
6. Ocean Colour Scene - The Riverboat Song
7. Kula Shaker - Hush
8. Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
9. The Stone Roses - One Love
10. Teenage Fanclub - Ain't That Enough
11. Space - Female Of The Species
12. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
13. Catatonia - Mulder And Scully
14. The Cardigans - Lovefool
15. The Beautiful South - Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)
16. Dodgy - Good Enough
17. New Radicals - You Get What You Give
18. Republica - Ready To Go
19. The Lightning Seeds - Change
20. Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me
So much good stuff there, think I'll be having some of that! CD 3 in particular looks immense!
Notable that it contains the two best U2 singles in "Hold Me..." and "Miss Sarajevo". And CD3 is a great mix of grittier dance hits and interesting guitar pop. But Kula Shaker? Ocean Colour Scene? HARD PASS.
Talking about CD special editions, what has happened to the Vinnie Vero stuff with Wang Chung, Climie Fisher, Living In A Box... and now Olive N-J. Will they see the light of day. God, I hope so.
Go West, too.
The long wait/delay for TFF's Seeds box at least gives us hope that things do eventually surface.
I'm wanting to know what happened to his Mari Wilson set. It most be about 7 years or so since that was first mooted.
I would love Voice of the Beehive 2-CD expanded editions.
I think you'll find the best two U2 singles were 'Pride (In the name of love)' and 'Even better than the real thing (Perfecto mix)' please and thank you.
Go West I assume will be tied to the tour, so pre Xmas I hope. Living In A Box... still want those Phil Harding mixes of LIAB and Unique he catalogued in his book.