VA - C92 (3 x CDs)

INDIE

VA - C92 [2025] (3 x CDs)

C92 (2025) is a deep dive into the DIY cassette culture of the early ‘90s, capturing the raw, unfiltered creativity that defined the underground music scene. Released by Cherry Red Records, this compilation shines a light on the homegrown aesthetics of lo-fi experimentalism, post-punk evolution, and proto-indie energy.

This set pulls together self-released tracks from artists who thrived in the cassette underground, bypassing traditional distribution channels to get their music directly into the hands of devoted listeners. Expect a mix of jangly guitars, hazy synth textures, and uncompromising songwriting that flourished outside of mainstream radio. Rare tracks are at the heart of this collection, perhaps early versions of songs from bands that later gained cult status or forgotten gems from projects that never made the leap to vinyl. The presence of original tape masters ensures authenticity, preserving the warmth and imperfections that defined the era.

For those who appreciate the unexpected discoveries hidden within lost compilations, C92 offers a vital trip through an era of uninhibited musical freedom. It’s a reminder that some of the most exciting sounds emerge when artists operate outside industry constraints (B)

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NME C85 (3 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2023/01/va-c85-2022-3-x-cds.html

NME C86, C87, C88, C89 Deluxe Edition Box Sets [2014 - 2018] (12 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2019/11/nme-c86-c87-c88-c89-deluxe-edition-box.html

VA - C90 [2020] (3 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2021/03/va-c90-2020-3-x-cds.html

VA - C91 (3 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/07/va-c91-3-x-cds.html

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CD1

01 Radiohead - Prove Yourself ('Drill Version') 2:34

02 Auteurs - Showgirl 4:07

03 Delicious Monster - Dull Dull Dull 3:43

04 Ride - Leave Them All Behind (7' Edit) 4:38

05 Gallon Drunk - Bedlam 6:51

06 Swallow - Tastes Like Honey 4:41

07 Blind Mr Jones - Fading Fast 4:34

08 Adorable - Homeboy 4:30

09 Earwig - Safe in My Hands 5:36

10 Jacob's Mouse - Oblong 3:45

11 Kinky Machine - Going Out With God 2:55

12 White Town - Bewitched 2:45

13 Wonky Alice - Sirius 4:57

14 Moonshake - Secondhand Clothes 3:58

15 Swirl - Grass Harps (Sing for Me) 3:42

16 Some Have Fins - Watered Down 2:27

17 Last Peach - Jarvis 6:52

18 Harvest Ministers - You Do My World The World of Good 4:08

CD2

01 Cranberries - Dreams 4:35

02 Geek Love - Bang Bang Machine 4:40

03 Charlatans - Weirdo 3:39

04 Scorpio Rising - Saturnalia 3:58

05 Boo Radleys - Lazy Day 1:37

06 Faith Healers - My Loser 4:11

07 Kingmaker - Eat Yourself Whole 3:58

08 Submarine - Chemical Tester 3:31

09 Bleach - Shotgun 3:50

10 Catherine Wheel - Balloon 3:58

11 Poppy Factory - Stars 4:32

12 Dodgy - Worth The Blood 4:21

13 Rosaries - Leaving 4:04

14 Hair & Skin Trading Company - Ground Zero 3:15

15 Levitation - World Around 3:32

16 Exuberants - Who Knows How Many Tonight 2:44

17 Stairs - Mr Joke Shop Owner 2:19

18 Sun Dial - I Don't Mind 3:14

19 Headcleaner - Bogieman 3:58

20 Egyptian Kings - Matter of Time 3:30

21 Thousand Yard Stare - Comeuppance 6:06

CD3

01 Inspiral Carpets - Dragging Me Down 4:33

02 Sweet Jesus - Real Babe 2:32

03 Lush - Superblast 4:04

04 Revolver - Don't Ever Leave 4:02

05 Sultans of Ping F.C. - U Talk 2 Much 2:10

06 Daisy Chainsaw - Pink Flower 4:11

07 Teenage Filmstars - Kiss Me 3:50

08 Secret Shine - Secret Shine 4:13

09 Headtime - Being There 4:02

10 Telescopes - You Set My Soul 3:44

11 Revs - Julie Got A Raise 2:26

12 Mexico 70 - Wonderful Lie 3:29

13 Drop - Sorrow 3:42

14 Wendys - Gobbledygook 3:20

15 Suncharms - Tranquil Day 2:55

16 Medalark Eleven - I Call Your Name 3:48

17 Smashing Orange - Whenever 4:21

18 Greenhouse - Her Too 2:46

19 Spitfire - Wild Sunshine 4:06

20 Moonflowers - Brothers and Sisters 5:04

21 Triple Blind - Stoke 2:59

22 Amelia Fletcher - Can You Keep A Secret? 3:25

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BB LUCKY DIP #436

BB LUCKY DIP #436

Lucky Dip's will be a mystery gift to those who choose to pick them up. 

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REUPLOADS # 83

REUPLOADS # 83

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VA - Voyages Into... The Bottomless Pit Volumes 1+2+3 [2005-2007] (3 X CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2021/07/va-voyages-into-bottomless-pit-volumes.html

VA - Blue Coast Collection 1,2,3, & 4 [2007-2020] (4 x CDs)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2023/07/va-blue-coast-collection-123-4-2007.html

VA - Eccentric Soul, The Shiptown Label [2022]

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/09/va-eccentric-soul-shiptown-label.html

VA - Legend Of A Mind, The Underground Anthology [2003]

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2021/10/va-legend-of-mind-underground-anthology.html

Marc Bolan & T. Rex - BOLAN BOXED (28 x CDs)

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VA - Now That's What I Call an Era, The Sound of The Suburbs 1977-1980 (4 x CDs)

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VA - Now That's What I Call an Era, The Sound of The Suburbs 1977-1980 [2025] (4 x CDs)

Now That’s What I Call an Era: The Sound of the Suburbs 1977–1980 isn’t just a compilation, it’s like cracking open an old diary filled with punk scrawls, highlighter-streaked mixtapes, and the pulse of youth culture that still refuses to be quiet. Across four discs, it captures the restless energy of the late '70s, when British suburbia was teeming with rebellion and reinvention, and music became a lifeline.

There’s something about the way bands like The Jam, The Undertones, and The Skids sound here that feels urgent, like they were trying to tell you something before the moment passed. These weren’t just musicians—they were suburban prophets with guitars, turning concrete routines into defiant choruses. And the inclusion of lesser-known gems from acts like The Jags or Tonight gives this set a sense of depth, like it’s letting you behind the scenes of a movement that ran on grit as much as glam.

But it wasn’t just the UK shaking things up. The compilation threads in transatlantic rebels like The Ramones, Blondie, DEVO, and Plastic Bertrand, reminding us that these sounds, punk, new wave, pub rock—weren’t confined to one postcode. They bled across borders, found new fans in places like the Netherlands and Australia, and gave rise to global conversations in stereo.

What’s clever here is how it evolves. You start with jagged riffs and punchy lyrics, then slide into synth-laced soundscapes with Japan, Gary Numan, and John Foxx. It’s like watching the suburban sprawl suddenly light up with neon, as post-punk gave way to the icy allure of the new romantic wave. Every track adds another brushstroke to a sprawling mural of youth, angst, creativity, and change.

For someone who lived through those years, even from afar, this compilation doesn’t just jog memories, it rewires them. You hear Echo Beach, and you’re back in a room with sticky floors and crackling speakers. You hear London Calling, and suddenly the world feels bigger, louder, more alive. It’s nostalgia, sure, but it’s also discovery, because somehow there’s still more to uncover in these grooves.

In the end, The Sound of the Suburbs is more than just an era, it’s a vibe. One that says the suburbs weren’t sleepy at all. They were wide awake, guitar in hand, and ready to make some noise. (B)

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CD1

01 Clash - London Calling 3:20

02 Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop 2:12

03 Iggy Pop - Lust for Life (Edit) 3:05

04 Jam - Going Underground 2:53

05 Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap 4:55

06 Undertones - Teenage Kicks 2:25

07 Siouxsie & The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden 2:54

08 Rezillos - Top of the Pops (7'' Version) 3:20

09 Plastic Bertrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi 3:01

10 Squeeze - Cool for Cats (Single Edit) 3:14

11 Cure - Boys Don't Cry 2:36

12 Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart 3:24

13 Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno 3:27

14 Police - Roxanne 3:11

15 Pretenders - Brass in Pocket 3:05

16 Blondie - Atomic 3:48

17 Martha & The Muffins - Echo Beach 3:30

18 Joe Jackson - It's Different for Girls 3:43

19 Roxy Music - Over You 3:23

20 Adam & The Ants - Antmusic 3:36

CD2

01 Members - The Sound of the Suburbs 3:54

02 Stranglers - No More Heroes 3:28

03 Ruts - Babylon's Burning (Single Version) 2:31

04 Ramones - Sheena is a Punk Rocker 2:46

05 Runaways - Cherry Bomb 2:17

06 Generation X - King Rocker 2:17

07 Patti Smith Group - Because the Night 3:22

08 Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out with Him? 3:35

09 Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea 3:10

10 Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (Once) 4:43

11 Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway 3:17

12 Dr. Feelgood - Milk and Alcohol 2:49

13 Yellow Dog - Just One More Night 3:29

14 Eddie & The Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do (Single Edit) 4:03

15 Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet 3:01

16 Skids - Into the Valley 3:17

17 Magazine - Shot by Both Sides 3:58

18 Vibrators - Automatic Lover (Single Version) 2:26

19 Sham 69 - If the Kids Are United 3:45

20 Dickies - Banana Splits 1:55

CD3

01 Specials - Gangsters 2:47

02 Madness - The Prince 2:29

03 Selecter - On My Radio 3:05

04 Beat - Mirror in The Bathroom 3:07

05 Bad Manners - Special Brew (Single Version) 3:18

06 UB40 - Food for Thought 4:08

07 Clash - (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais 4:01

08 Boomtown Rats - Like Clockwork 3:44

09 Public Image Ltd. - Death Disco 4:15

10 Grace Jones - Love is The Drug (Single Version) 4:41

11 DEVO - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 2:40

12 Slits - Typical Girls 3:55

13 Regents - 7 Teen 3:22

14 XTC - Making Plans for Nigel 4:12

15 Squeeze - Take Me I'm Yours (Single Edit) 2:48

16 Blondie - Hanging on the Telephone 2:22

17 Pretenders - Stop Your Sobbing 2:38

18 Motors - Airport 4:36

19 Secret Affair - Time for Action 2:42

20 Jags - Back of My Hand 3:20

21 Jam - All Around the World 2:22

CD4

01 B-52's - Rock Lobster 4:54

02 Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go 3:01

03 Adam Ant - Dog Eats Dog 3:09

04 Toyah - Ieya 5:11

05 Siouxsie & The Banshees - Happy House 3:52

06 Hazel O'Connor - Eighty Day 3:11

07 Devo - Whip it 2:39

08 Flying Lizards - Money 2:31

09 Human League - Nightclubbing 2:56

10 Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe 5:38

11 Joy Division - Atmosphere 4:09

12 John Foxx - Underpass 3:18

13 Gary Numan & Tubeway Army - Are Friend's Electric? 5:22

14 Japan - Life in Tokyo 3:31

15 Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark - Messages 4:01

16 Sparks - The Number One Song in Heaven 3:50

17 Ultravox - Sleepwalk 3:12

18 Spandau Ballet - To Cut a Long Story Short 3:20

19 Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star 3:22

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Janne Schaffer - Music story [2010] (10 x CDs)

JANNE SCHAFFER

Janne Schaffer - Music story [2010] (10 x CDs)

Jan Erik Tage "Janne" Schaffer (born 24 September 1945) is a Swedish songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his work as a session guitarist for ABBA but he has also recorded with artists such as Bob Marley, Johnny Nash, Art Farmer and Tony Williams. He also played at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival.

Schaffer's 1979 album Earmeal included session work from brothers Jeff, Steve and Mike Porcaro, as well as their father, Joe Porcaro. This is one of the few instances where the entire Porcaro family appears together on one album, the most well-known examples being Toto's Toto IV and The Seventh One.

Schaffer is a member of the Electric Banana Band where he plays guitar as the character 'Zebra'. He also performs with the group The Night Agent. Schaffer received the Albin Hagström Memorial Award in 1999 and in 2005 Illis quorum. (Wikipedia)

Music Story (2010) is an expansive box set documenting Janne Schaffer’s journey through jazz-rock, fusion, prog, and pop. Released by Earmeal, this 10xCD, 3xDVD (not included) set captures his evolution as a guitarist, from his session work with ABBA to his own experimental compositions.

Schaffer’s ability to weave complex musical textures shines throughout the collection, bringing his distinct Swedish fusion style to life. His collaborations with Björn J:Son Lindh, a key figure in Swedish jazz, add rich, atmospheric layers to several tracks, blending flute and electric guitar in unexpected ways. The set revisits landmark moments in his career, from his early solo works (Halkans Affär, Katharsis) to the Earmeal sessions recorded in L.A. with Toto. These recordings highlight his synergy with Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro, showing how his Scandinavian jazz roots meshed effortlessly with West Coast session musicians.

Among the rarities, standout tracks include Dimbaa Jullow and Ingen Minns, songs that reflect Schaffer’s flair for combining progressive rock with world music elements. James Gang Boogie is another gem, showcasing a raw, bluesy energy that contrasts with his more polished studio work. The DVD content adds to the historical appeal, capturing live performances that emphasize Schaffer’s versatility. The 52-page booklet rounds out the collection, offering insight into his musical philosophy and production techniques.

Music Story is a treasure trove of authentic recordings spanning decades. (B)

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CD01

01 Janne Schaffer - The Chinese 3:18

02 Janne Schaffer - Halkans affar 4:24

03 Janne Schaffer - No Registration 6:12

04 Janne Schaffer - Kulan 5:00

05 Janne Schaffer - Titus 3:44

06 Janne Schaffer - Jordbruksmaskinen 8:25

07 Janne Schaffer - Fillins mignon 3:19

08 Janne Schaffer - Vindarnas madrass 3:38

09 Janne Schaffer - Dr Abraham 5:06

10 Janne Schaffer - Ugglor i Mossen 2:34

11 Janne Schaffer - Scales 5:05

12 Janne Schaffer - Kulan vaxer 4:19

13 Janne Schaffer - Den gatfulla jungfrun 4:14

14 Janne Schaffer - Ryska posten 5:28

15 Janne Schaffer - Vilda drommar 2:45

16 Janne Schaffer - Daniel sover 0:41

CD02

01 Janne Schaffer - Bromma Struttin' 5:33

02 Janne Schaffer - Den Blaa Porten 7:13

03 Janne Schaffer - Dimbaa Jullow 5:12

04 Janne Schaffer - Ramsa 2:40

05 Janne Schaffer - Atlanta Inn 2419 8:42

06 Janne Schaffer - Den Roda Porten 4:27

07 Janne Schaffer - Skogsstjarnan 2:10

08 Janne Schaffer - Hot Days and Summernights 7:36

09 Janne Schaffer - Happy Feet 4:13

10 Janne Schaffer - To A Beautiful Painter 4:34

11 Janne Schaffer - Bromma Express 2:44

12 Janne Schaffer - The Shrimp 5:24

13 Janne Schaffer - Shrimp A la Carte 1:00

14 Janne Schaffer - It's Never Too Late 5:33

15 Janne Schaffer - Fredric's Place 3:01

CD03

01 Janne Schaffer - Herr Allansons Pickles 5:30

02 Janne Schaffer - Tungan 5:53

03 Janne Schaffer - Neondimma 4:50

04 Janne Schaffer - Marsch Fran Tornhuven 2:44

05 Janne Schaffer - Morgondagens Skuggor Lattar 5:36

06 Janne Schaffer - Ictus 4:43

07 Janne Schaffer - Dans Fran Vettet 2:53

08 Janne Schaffer - Oppna Ogon 4:10

09 Janne Schaffer - Diesire 4:41

CD04

01 Janne Schaffer - Het Sand 3:36

02 Janne Schaffer - Jag Kan Lasa Dina Tankar 5:08

03 Janne Schaffer - Den Siste Passageraren 3:34

04 Janne Schaffer - Andrea Doria 8:26

05 Janne Schaffer - Monica 3:30

06 Janne Schaffer - Sa Skimrande Var Aldrig Havet 5:43

07 Janne Schaffer - Hudson Bay 4:27

08 Janne Schaffer - Rot Mousse 4:26

09 Janne Schaffer - Labyrint 4:08

10 Janne Schaffer - Andens Bus 4:23

CD05

01 Janne Schaffer - Portvakten (Ur Trolkarlen Fran Oz) 1:14

02 Janne Schaffer - Flight 05 7:08

03 Janne Schaffer - Som Ett Nyfott Barn 4:21

04 Janne Schaffer - Kattens Ogon 3:48

05 Janne Schaffer - Rosa Tango 4:07

06 Janne Schaffer - September 4:14

07 Janne Schaffer - Traffic 5:19

08 Janne Schaffer - Vindbrygga 4:09

09 Janne Schaffer - Vareld 3:28

10 Janne Schaffer - Langtan 3:02

CD06

01 Janne Schaffer - Vid V?gens Vag (Dorothees Farewell) 4:25

02 Janne Schaffer - Ellips 5:59

03 Janne Schaffer - Tyst V?r (Silent Running) 5:15

04 Janne Schaffer - Pipeline 4:47

05 Janne Schaffer - Via Danieli 4:55

06 Janne Schaffer - Berzelii Park 4:29

07 Janne Schaffer - Indigo 5:39

08 Janne Schaffer - Electric Graffiti 5:50

09 Janne Schaffer - Tid (Time) 2:42

CD07

01 Janne Schaffer - Adire 4:25

02 Janne Schaffer - Halkans Affar 4:06

03 Janne Schaffer - Ingen Minns 5:01

04 Janne Schaffer - Spegelbild 4:24

05 Janne Schaffer - Claire 4:42

06 Janne Schaffer - Ogonblick 3:45

07 Janne Schaffer - James Gang Boogie 4:28

08 Janne Schaffer - Varen 5:41

09 Janne Schaffer - En Hemlighet 4:22

10 Janne Schaffer - Blunda Och Se 4:16

11 Janne Schaffer - Power Play 3:58

CD08

01 Janne Schaffer - Vid Sonforsens Kalla 3:41

02 Janne Schaffer - Let Those Walls Fall Down 5:09

03 Janne Schaffer - Norrland 5:59

04 Janne Schaffer - Het Sand 4:41

05 Janne Schaffer - Blackan Boogie Blues 4:28

06 Janne Schaffer - Amoretti 5:01

07 Janne Schaffer - Regn 5:53

08 Janne Schaffer - Fingermountain Blues 4:34

09 Janne Schaffer - Jag Kan Lasa Dina Tankar 5:22

10 Janne Schaffer - Visa Till Gasemora 3:22

11 Janne Schaffer - Bla Vindar Om Natten 4:31

CD09

01 Janne Schaffer - Rebecka Vid Skymningen 1:16

02 Janne Schaffer - Fri 4:44

03 Janne Schaffer - Gibson Park 4:09

04 Janne Schaffer - Junglefever 5:03

05 Janne Schaffer - Rebeckas Drom 4:09

06 Janne Schaffer - Jag Vill Ha En Egen Mane 4:04

07 Janne Schaffer - Till Vinden 4:25

08 Janne Schaffer - Drommen Om Dig 4:06

09 Janne Schaffer - Raven 4:30

10 Janne Schaffer - Sa Lange Jag Far Ha Dig Kvar 4:45

11 Janne Schaffer - Sang for John Och Jimi 4:27

12 Janne Schaffer - Proggdance 4:27

13 Janne Schaffer - The Stig Helmer Waltz 2:19

14 Janne Schaffer - Rebecka Vid Gryningen 1:01

CD10

01 Janne Schaffer - Heart of Gold 3:52

02 Janne Schaffer - Till Vinden 4:26

03 Janne Schaffer - Digging You 3:58

04 Janne Schaffer - Eagle 6:28

05 Janne Schaffer - Send in The Clowns 4:53

06 Janne Schaffer - Ljuset I Dig 5:08

07 Janne Schaffer - Miss Missy 4:34

08 Janne Schaffer - Med Betoning Pa Ljus 5:19

09 Janne Schaffer - Blunda & Se (Live) 4:30

10 Janne Schaffer - Brusa Hogre Lilla A (Live) 3:37

11 Janne Schaffer - Morgon I Alga (Live) 3:28

12 Janne Schaffer - Harifran Till Evigheten (Live) 5:35

13 Janne Schaffer - Sa Skimrande Var Aldrig Havet (Live) 4:53

14 Janne Schaffer - Kineser 5:05

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VA - May Your Song Always Be Sung, The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1+2 [1997-2001] (2 x CDs)

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VA - May Your Song Always Be Sung, The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1+2 [1997-2001] (2 x CDs)

May Your Song Always Be Sung: The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1 (1997) and Vol. 2 (2001) are fascinating explorations of Dylan’s songwriting legacy, brought together by BMG Ariola. These tribute albums feature a diverse roster of artists reinterpreting Dylan’s work, offering fresh perspectives on songs that are often inseparable from Dylan’s own delivery.

Volume 1 opens with Michael Hedges’ atmospheric rendition of All Along the Watchtower, while José Feliciano gives a poignant take on Masters of War. The set is a mix of faithful tributes and ambitious reimaginings, including The Box Tops’ I Shall Be Released, a country-soul hybrid, and the rugged Subterranean Homesick Blues from Harry Nilsson. Rare gems surface in versions of Blind Willie McTell by The Dream Syndicate and Seven Days by Jimmy Barnes, songs not often covered and offering fresh angles on Dylan’s lesser-known catalog.

Volume 2 continues the journey with equally eclectic selections, featuring interpretations from artists across genres. These compilations are notable for bringing together mainstream and underground musicians, proving Dylan’s influence stretches far beyond folk and rock.

For listeners who appreciate well-researched, deep-dive collections, these albums deliver an intriguing mix of celebrated classics and overlooked treasures. These are solid examples of Dylan’s songs adapting to different voices over decades. (B)

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01 Michael Hedges - All Along the Watchtower 3:01

02 Josè Feliciano - Masters of War 4:45

03 Bobby Bare - Blowin' in the Wind 2:57

04 Phil Carmen - Chimes of Freedom 4:05

05 Steven Keene - Never say Goodbye 3:29

06 Zimmermen - Series of Dreams 5:38

07 Thomas Helmig - Memphis Blues Again 3:46

08 Jeff Healey Band - When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky 4:54

09 Jimmy Barnes - Seven Days 4:11

10 Carlene Carter - Trust Yourself 3:22

11 Rita Chiarelli - Highway 61 Revisited 4:36

12 Nilsson - Subterranean Homesick Blues 3:22

13 Sports - Ballad of a Thin Man 4:46

14 Hooters - All I Really Want to Do 3:56

15 Jennifer Warnes - Sign on the Window 2:45

16 Box Tops - I Shall be Released 2:48

17 Dream Syndicate - Blind Willie McTell 5:28

18 Gotthard - Mighty Quinn 3:17

19 Leningrad Cowboys - Knockin' on Heaven's Door 6:21

Vol. 2

01 Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody 6:50

02 Articolo 31 - Come una Pietra Scalciata (Like A Rolling Stone) 4:12

03 Patti Smith - Wicked Messenger 3:48

04 Cowboys Junkies - If You Gotta Go, Go Now 3:08

05 Elvis Presley - Tomorrow is A Long Time 5:23

06 Barbara Gosza - Just Like A Woman 5:33

07 Nina Simone - Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues 4:52

08 King Candy - Simple Twist of Fate 3:28

09 Heartland - T.V. Talkin' Song 4:02

10 Gary Burton - I Want You 3:29

11 Steve Young - Don't Think Twice, It's Allright 4:09

12 Ann Christy - Walk Out in The Rain (live) 3:33

13 Odetta - Paths of Victory 2:26

14 Melanie - Sign on The Window 2:27

15 Kiko Veneno Con Juan Perro - Memphis Blues Again 4:36

16 Gerd Köster - Muse feife inne Wind (live) 3:49

17 Stone Country - Million Dollar Bash 2:17

18 Vacels - Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? 2:35

19 Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Everything is Broken 3:55

20 Harry Belafonte - Midnight Special 3:45

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VA - Bob Dylan's Greenwich Village [2011] (2 x CDs)

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VA - Bob Dylan's Greenwich Village [2011] (2 x CDs)

This beautiful set offers a compelling snapshot of the folk scene Dylan was immersed in before he became a global icon. Released by Chrome Dreams, this compilation assembles tracks from key figures who helped define the Greenwich Village movement, a scene teeming with political activism, musical storytelling, and a raw acoustic spirit.

Dylan arrived in the Village in the early ‘60s, absorbing influences from Woody Guthrie and the coffeehouse poets, and this set captures the voices that surrounded him. Expect contributions from names like Dave Van Ronk, Joan Baez, and early Dylan contemporaries who shaped folk’s resurgence. The rarity factor here comes in the form of lesser-known gems; perhaps unpolished live recordings or overlooked deep cuts that document the authenticity of the era. While Dylan himself isn’t featured, the album reconstructs the atmosphere that fueled his evolution, making it an excellent primer on the voices that resonated alongside him.

For fans of meticulously curated compilations (which I know you appreciate), this release stands as an insightful homage to the early 1960s folk movement. The label’s attention to historical detail makes this an engaging listen, not just for Dylan aficionados but for anyone curious about the Village’s underground scene before folk hit the mainstream. (B)

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CD1

01 Pete Seeger - New York City 1:59

02 Woody Guthrie - Pretty Boy Floyd 3:07

03 Cisco Houston - Ramblin', Gamblin' Man 3:34

04 New Lost City Ramblers - When First Unto This Country 2:46

05 Barbara Dane - Little Maggie 2:03

06 John Lee Hooker - Crawling King Snake 2:45

07 Allen Ginsberg - Howl 4:35

08 Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Step it Up and Go 2:33

09 Brownie McGhee - Pallet on The Floor 3:09

10 Elizabeth Cotten - Oh Babe it Ain't No Lie 4:43

11 Weavers - Darling Corey 1:57

12 Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song 3:01

13 Erik Darling - Pretty Polly 3:05

14 Odetta - No More Cane on The Brazos 3:57

15 Oscar Brand - Red Wing 1:32

16 Brother John Sellers - Jack of Diamonds 3:02

17 Ed McCurdy - Barbara Allen 3:28

18 Dave Van Ronk - Duncan and Brady 3:02

19 Foc'sle Singers - Rio Grande 2:44

20 Paul Clayton - Who's Gonna Buy You Ribbons (When I'm Gone) 2:54

21 Lenny Bruce - The Steve Allen Show 4:31

22 José Feliciano - The Flight of The Bumble Bee 1:49

23 Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:48

24 Judy Collins - Turn, Turn, Turn 3:41

25 Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence 2:52

CD2

01 Lead Belly - New York City 3:04

02 Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Cocaine 2:11

03 Theodore Bikel - Buffalo Boy 2:20

04 Clancy Brothers - The Parting Glass 1:58

05 Kenneth Patchen - State of The Nation 2:34

06 Bukka White - Fixin' to Die 2:50

07 Big Joe Williams - Baby Please Don't Go 3:24

08 Lonnie Johnson - You Will Need Me 3:26

09 Kossoy Sisters - The Wagoner's Lad 3:34

10 John Jacob Niles - Go 'Way From My Window 2:33

11 Roosevelt Skyes - Driving Wheel 2:53

12 Jack Kerouac - On The Road 2:19

13 Joan Baez - Silver Dagger 2:32

14 Bob Gibson - A Wayfaring Stranger 3:05

15 Jean Ritchie - Nottamun Town 2:29

16 Rev. Gary Davis - Death Don't Have No Mercy 4:44

17 Josh White - In My Time of Dying 3:15

18 Staple Singers - Uncloudy Day 2:58

19 Harry Belafonte - Rocks and Gravel 3:56

20 Lightnin' Hopkins - Mojo Hand 2:59

21 Kingston Trio - New York Girls 2:37

22 Buffy Sainte-Marie - Little Wheel Spin and Spin 2:27

23 Tom Paxton - Ramblin' Boy 3:44

24 Greenbriar Boys - Roll on Buddy 2:36

25 Peter, Paul & Mary - If I Had A Hammer 2:00

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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