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NME Classics: 61 Classics Tracks from the History of NME
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A collection that shows how narrow the musical focus of the NME has become...
Review date: 2008-03-26 Rating: 2 out of 10
Firstly, don't get me wrong, there is very good stuff on here, but, this compilation is notable for what it lacks.
Bar one Doors track, there is no psychedelia, a genre that was hugely influential to many of NME's favourite bands over the years, c86 is notable for it's absence, as is shoegaze...precious little in the way of new romantic, and, while not my things, no rap, no acid house & dance music is represented by one Orbital track.
This compilation smacks of one person's record collection, rather than a cross section of the music that the NME covered - and championed - over the decades.
Another criticism is that it hardly digs beneath the surface - something that the NME used to excell at - if this is your thing, the chances are that you'll have many of these tracks in your collection anyway.
In summary, an alternative collection for people who shop in Woolworths.
If you want the most sucessful tracks of your favourite bands in one natty package, and no more, this may well be for you, but, for those of you that may want some reference points, and to discover new music that you didn't know you loved, then, I'll agree with the reviewer above that 'Son Of Nuggets' would be a far better starting place.
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Reviews
better than the 90's anthems
Review date: 2008-03-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
While the 90's anthems left me short changed this latest compilation does what it exactly says on the tin as it has nearly all the tracks i recognise and love from MC5's kicking out the jam,s to Blondies "One way and another all the way to the 90's best tracks.
even better its a bargain!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Various Artists
Recording label: Virgin TV
Manufacturer: Virgin TV
EAN: 5099952199127
Binding: Audio CD
Format: Box set,
Release date: 2008-03-10
Number of discs: 3
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. The MC5 - Kick Out The Jams
2. Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting For The Man
3. The Stooges - No Fun
4. The Doors - L.A. Woman
5. The New York Dolls - Jet Boy
6. Patti Smith - Gloria
7. The Damned - Neat Neat Neat
8. X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours!
9. Richard Hell & The Voidoids - Blank Generation
10. Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer
11. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
12. The Saints - This Perfect Day
13. Ramones - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
14. The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet
15. Siouxsie & The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden
16. Blondie - One Way Or Another
17. Magazine - Shot By Both Sides
18. Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
19. XTC - This Is Pop?
20. Television - Marquee Moon
21. David Bowie - Heroes
Disc 2 Tracks:
1. The Clash - I Fought The Law
2. Stiff Little Fingers - Suspect Device
3. The Jam - Going Underground
4. The Vapors - Turning Japanese
5. Generation X - Kiss Me Deadly
6. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
7. The Selecter - On My Radio
8. The Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom
9. Madness - One Step Beyond
10. Bad Manners - Special Brew
11. The Specials - Ghost Town
12. The Cure - The Lovecats
13. Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Live)
14. Kraftwerk - Tour De France
15. Malcolm McLaren - Buffalo Gals
16. New Order - Blue Monday
17. Echo & The Bunnymen - The Back Of Love
18. Aztec Camera - Walk Out To Winter
19. The Jesus & Mary Chain - Just Like Honey
20. Prince - Sign \x{2018}O\x{2019} The Times
21. Joy Division - Atmosphere
Disc 3 Tracks:
1. Morrissey - Suedehead
2. The Stone Roses - She Bangs The Drums
3. Happy Mondays - Step On
4. Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels
5. Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence
6. Orbital - Chime
7. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
8. Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
9. Suede - Animal Nitrate
10. Oasis - Live Forever
11. R.E.M. - What\x{2019}s The Frequency, Kenneth?
12. Ash - Girl From Mars
13. Supergrass - Caught By The Fuzz
14. Radiohead - Just
15. Pulp - Common People
16. The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun
17. Blur - Song 2
18. Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life
19. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
Publishers: Virgin TV