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18 song compilation drawn from the rare, early Summershine singles, including great songs by The Sugargliders, The Rainyard, The Earthmen and others. Brilliant 90's pop from this under-appreciated Australian label.
[more info + MP3s]The Softies
The first ep from Rose and Jen. Sad, plaintive strummy pop for those rainy days. 8 songs unavailable anywhere else!
[more info + MP3s]Nord Express
Nord's superb and entrancing first release, featuring vocals from Pam Berry and production from Archie Moore. Understated, dark folk-pop with a stark presence.
[more info + MP3s]Beatnik Filmstars
Huge compilation of rare cuts, single tracks and outtakes from this Bristol group that specializes in spiky, Wedding Present-meets-Fall style pop.
[more info + MP3s]Boyracer
The last release by the classic Stew/Matty/Nic/Ged line-up. A perfect summation of the Boyracer sounds up to that point.
[more info + MP3s]Lorelei
Lorelei was a Virginia trio that took the sound of mid-80's alienation (think Cure, Crispy Ambulance) and added a shoegazer's love of wall of sound guitars and the rhythmic tangle of Moonshake or PiL. Deep, twisted stuff that stretches pop to its limit.
[more info + MP3s]Hood
Unique and accomplished first album by this Leeds group who combined FSA fuzz/folk with post-rock and Antipodean pop. An essential document.
[more info + MP3s]Beatnik Filmstars
Scrappy, edgy guitar chaos with a fair dose of twisted/repetitive songwriting by way of The Fall and Pavement.
[more info + MP3s]Belreve
Simple yet charmingly effective pop from this Ohio group featuring New Bomb Turks punk hero Matt Reber.
[more info + MP3s]Linda Smith
Intimate lo-fi folk/pop from this pioneer of the bedroom recording community. Strong songs should please fans of early Magnetic Fields.
[more info + MP3s]Lorelei
Our uncategorizable post-rock heroes, who somehow manage to blend Moonshake with early Cure and The Smiths. Essential.
[more info + MP3s]The Parasites
Brilliant sunny day punk-pop for fans of The Ramones, Mr T Experience and The Descendents. With a Leonard Cohen cover on the flip.
[more info + MP3s]The Earthmen
Fabulous super-charged pop from this now-defunct Australian band. Great hooks and not afraid to rock out with them.
[more info + MP3s]Sleepyhead
Smashing, surging punk rock in the best Superchunk style. With a gorgeous Game Theory cover on the b-side.
[more info + MP3s]Sleepyhead
Debut album from this great NYC love-rock (remember that term?) band. Rocking pop with snappy songs and spirited power-trio playing. Fans of Superchunk, Built To Spill and Small Factory be sure to check this out!
[more info + MP3s]The Ropers
Their great first single, full of clanging guitars and swirling melodies in the best Byrds-meets-Ride tradition. Three glorious classics.
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