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Various Artists

C87 [ CD / Box Set ]

C87

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  • Released Date: 05 May 2023

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

In the annals of indie pop history, one compilation stands out as a dazzling gem of the late 80s scene. C87, the latest installment in Cherry Red's C86 series, offers a kaleidoscopic view of the era's jangly guitars, wistful melodies, and DIY ethos. From the infectious hooks of The Wedding Present's "Favourite Dress" to the dreamy atmospherics of The Sea Urchins' "Pristine Christine," this album is a treasure trove of lost classics and hidden gems.

The collection also features lesser-known acts that deserve a second look, such as The Dentists with their catchy, surf-infused pop on "Strawberries Are Growing in My Garden (And It's Wintertime)" and The Corn Dollies' hauntingly beautiful "Forever Steven." With its mix of indie pop, twee, and shoegaze, C87 captures the spirit of an era when bands recorded on four-track recorders in their bedrooms and wore their hearts on their sleeves.

While some tracks may sound dated to modern ears, the raw energy and unfiltered emotion of these songs still resonate. Whether you're a diehard fan of indie pop or a casual listener looking to expand your musical horizons, C87 is a must-listen for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of 80s alternative music. So grab your Walkman, put on your oversized cardigan, and immerse yourself in the charmingly off-kilter world of C87.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Pristine Christine
2. Real Animal
3. Poised Over the Pause Button
4. Son of a Gun
5. It's Not True
6. I, the Jury
7. Get Out of My Dream
8. Mind the Gap
9. Young Till Yesterday
10. Spin
11. Escape
12. Golden Shower
13. My Grandfather's Clock
14. Now You're Gone
15. Albert Hofmann
16. Room Without a View
17. I Could Be in Heaven
18. Good for Me
19. Big Rock Candy Mountain
20. Old Joe
21. These Animals Are Dangerous
22. What a Performance
23. Grey Skies Blue
24. Don't Ask My Name
25. Downhill
26. My Baby's Got Jet Lag


Disc: 2
1. Please Don't Sandblast My House
2. My Favourite Dress
3. Paul McCartney
4. Hang Ten!
5. We Found a Way to the Sun
6. The Anti-midas Touch
7. In a Mourning Town
8. Clear
9. Talulah Gosh
10. Built Like a Car
11. Sweet Sweet Pie
12. Frans Hals
13. Ask Johnny Dee
14. When It All Comes Down
15. I Heard You the First Time
16. The Word Around Town
17. Saint Lucy
18. Brighter
19. The Day Before Tomorrow
20. Kick Me Again Jesus
21. Couldn't Get to Sleep
22. Please Please Please
23. Secret Goldfish
24. Forever Steven
25. Southern Fields


Disc: 3
1. Catbrain Walk
2. Tupperware Stripper
3. Everything's Groovy
4. Tried and Tested Public Speaker
5. Red Snake
23. The Old Stone Bridge
6. New Breed
7. Edith
8. Tears in the Gutter
9. Like a Dolphin
10. I'm Up Here
11. Love Scattered Lives
12. What Went Wrong This Time?
13. In My Room
14. Beat Girl
15. Man Overboard
16. Just Like Oliver Reed
17. We Three Kings of Orient Aren't
18. 10 Miles
19. Her Father's Son
20. Sharon
21. So Naive
22. Made Up

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