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Various Artists

While No One Was Looking

While No One Was Looking

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  • Released Date: 17 Nov 2014

  • Genre: Country

Our Take

Ah, Another day, another compilation album attempting to capture the essence of a specific era in music. "While No One Was Looking - Toasting 20" is a valiant effort to dive into the depths of 20 tracks that have flown under the radar over the years.

The album kicks off with a nostalgic bang, with The Go-Betweens' "Bye Bye Pride" setting the tone for what's to come. From the jangly guitars of The Wedding Present to the ethereal vocals of Saint Etienne, this album is a rollercoaster of emotions and styles.

One standout track is The Auteurs' "Lenny Valentino," with its infectious melody and sardonic lyrics that perfectly encapsulate the Britpop era. Meanwhile, Stereolab's "Lo Boob Oscillator" serves as a reminder of the experimental sounds that were bubbling under the surface in the '90s.

While No One Was Looking successfully creates a time capsule of British music from the '80s and '90s, but it's not without its flaws. Some tracks feel out of place amongst the more iconic songs, and the flow of the album can feel disjointed at times.

Overall, While No One Was Looking - Toasting 20 is a fun trip down memory lane for those who lived through the era, and a fascinating introduction to the era for younger listeners. So put on your suede jacket, grab a pint of bitter, and enjoy the ride through the British indie underground. Cheers!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)
2. Look the Other Way
3. Cold Forgiver
4. Dirt
5. Where I Fell
6. Things I Didn't Say
7. Dragging My Own Tombstone
8. Deep Red Bells
9. My Backyard
11. Aspidistra
10. Sound of Running
12. Happy Birthday Julie
13. My Winding Wheel
14. Survivor Blues
15. Cherokee Grove
16. Last to Know
17. Strange Birds
18. Manifold
19. St. Nick On the Fourth in a Fervor
20. I Came Around


Disc: 2
1. I'll Trade You Money for Wine
2. 00am
3. The Corner
4. Come Pick Me Up
5. East Jefferson
6. Fake Out Jesus
7. Up to My Neck in This
8. Oh My Sweet Carolina
9. Broken Bottle
10. 1000 Dollar Car
11. All Grown Up
12. Is That You in the Blue?
13. Truck Driver
14. Dry Land
15. All the Time
16. Stick to the Plan (Feat. Caitlin Cary, Chip Robinson and Kenny Roby)
17. I Wish I Was the Moon
18. Liked It a Lot

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