Tommy Gunnarsson - Reviews
Pooh Sticks
Fantastic compilation of the early singles of iconic 80s Welsh indiepopsters Pooh Sticks
Comet Gain
Archival hit and miss rarities compilation from ramshackle indie pop Comet Gain that will be most appreciated by already converted fans
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German indie label Tapete Records celebrated their first 20 years in 2022, and this double album compiles 28 poppy and upbeat songs from acts like Comet Gain, Robert Forster and Lloyd Cole.
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Impressive box set in which Cherry Red continues to explore the early days of synth pop in the third instalment of the ‘Musik, Music, Musique’ series
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Follow-up of sorts to 2016’s ‘Still in a Dream’ shoegaze compilation, which goes on to compile songs from the dream pop, shoegaze and ethereal rock movements
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2022 sees Manchester’s iconic club The Hacienda celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Cherry Red has compiled four CDs worth of tracks associated with the club’s first year.
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Eagerly-awaited follow-up to the much acclaimed ‘Harmony In My Head which packs three CDs full of smashing UK punk pop and new wave goodness
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Often surprising new three CD compilation which celebrates the legendary New Romantic scene in the best possible way
Marine Research
Post-Heavenly/Talulah Gosh band Marine Research's only recorded session for John Peel gloriously presented as a stunning two-single package
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Excellent three-disc retrospective, which fifty years after the original release of the iconic 'Nuggets' album, compiles together music from the LA scene of 1965-68, and the garage/psychedelic/pop sounds of California
Girls At Our Best!
Classic post punk/indie pop on new three-disc deluxe edition of Girls at Our Best!'s 1981 only album
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Rollercoaster ride of pop melodies and blues rock on long-awaited follow-up to the esteemed RPM mod/freakscene compilations
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Enjoyable and eclectic three CD post punk and alternative music from 1979 from Cherry Red
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Next instalment in Cherry Red’s successful C-series is ‘C91’, which shows that 1991 was a bad year for indie music, but the compilation itself is a joy to behold
Mike Hurst
Excellent four CD box set from 60s, 70s and 80s musician, songwriter and producer Mike Hurst
Miscellaneous
Essential and delightful five CD box set from Cherry Red which focuses on the roots of indie pop and should be in every pop fan’s record collection.
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Enthralling five CD compilation of songs associated with Apple Records, founded by these Fab Four, proves a great look into the more forgotten parts of the 60's pop scene in the UK
Direct Hits
Enjoyable compilation of Mod pop trio Direct Hits’ early recording sessions which are finally released by Optic Nerve Recordings but is mostly targeted at already converted fans.
Global Village Trucking Company
Impressive double CD anthology on Cherry Red from Iconic communal band The Global Village Trucking Company
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Impressive three CD box set from Cherry Red follows up the success of their previous post-punk box sets with this reflection into the more danceable part of the scene