Nikki Sudden - The Boy From Nowhere Who Fell Out Of The Sky [2013] (6 x CDs)

NIKKI SUDDEN

Nikki Sudden - The Boy From Nowhere Who Fell Out Of The Sky [2013] (6 x CDs)

Adrian Nicholas Godfrey (19 July 1956 – 26 March 2006), known professionally as Nikki Sudden, was a prolific English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He co-founded the post-punk band Swell Maps with his brother, Epic Soundtracks, while attending Solihull School in Solihull. Sudden also wrote for a number of music magazines, such as Spex, INTRO, Mojo, the Birmingham-based fanzine Waxstreet Dive, and Bucketfull of Brains. At the time of his death, he was writing his autobiography, as well as a history of the Wick (a house in Richmond, London once owned by Ronnie Wood and currently owned by Pete Townshend) and was due to perform in London on 29 March 2006. Sudden died of a heart attack at the age of 49 after performing at the Knitting Factory. 

Nikki Sudden - The Boy From Nowhere Who Fell Out Of The Sky is a stunning box set that celebrates the life and work of one of the most underrated and influential artists of the past four decades. Nikki Sudden was a pioneer of post-punk, indie rock, and lo-fi music, who never compromised his vision and always followed his muse. He was a founding member of the experimental band Swell Maps, which influenced many alternative rock bands in the 1980s and 1990s. He also formed the Jacobites with his brother Dave Kusworth, which blended folk rock and glam rock elements. He also pursued a solo career and collaborated with many musicians, such as Mick Taylor, Rowland S. Howard, Jeff Tweedy, and Evan Dando.

This limited-edition box set contains six CDs that cover his entire career, from his beginnings with Swell Maps in 1977 to his last recordings in 2005. The box set features a wealth of material, including singles, classic album tracks, rare and unreleased recordings, collaborations, covers, and live performances. The box set also comes with a booklet that contains liner notes, photos, and tributes from his friends and admirers. The booklet also provides information about each disc and track, such as the recording date, location, personnel, and source.

The box set is a treasure trove for fans of Nikki Sudden and anyone who loves authentic and passionate songwriting. The songs showcase his eclectic and prolific musical output, which ranged from punk rock to folk rock, from glam rock to blues rock, and from acoustic ballads to electric anthems. The songs also reveal his influences, which included Bob Dylan, T. Rex, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, and Big Star. He had a knack for writing catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and memorable hooks. He also had a distinctive voice that could convey emotion and attitude. The songs also demonstrate his influence on other artists, such as R.E.M., The Lemonheads, Teenage Fanclub, Primal Scream, and Oasis. Many of these artists have covered his songs or expressed their admiration for him.

The Nikki Sudden - The Boy From Nowhere Who Fell Out Of The Sky box set was released in 2013 by Troubadour Records, six years after Nikki Sudden’s untimely and sudden death. It is a fitting tribute to a legend who left us too soon. It is a testament to his legacy and his spirit. It is a must-have for anyone who appreciates original and creative music. It is a box set that will make you fall in love with Nikki Sudden all over again. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Swell Maps - Read About Seymour 1:27

02 Swell Maps - Real Shocks 2:16

03 Swell Maps - Let's Build A Car 3:05

04 Nikki Sudden - Back To The Start 2:53

05 Nikki Sudden - Channel Steamer 2:48

06 Nikki Sudden - All The Gold 6:52

07 Nikki Sudden - Chelsea Embankment 2:22

08 Nikki Sudden - Missionary Boy 2:23

09 Nikki Sudden - Big Store (Original) 8:02

10 Nikki Sudden - Ratcliffe Highway 2:32

11 Nikki Sudden - Where The Rivers End 6:36

12 Nikki Sudden - Pin Your Heart 4:21

13 Nikki Sudden - When The Rain Comes 3:54

14 Nikki Sudden - Winter 2:47

15 Nikki Sudden - Jangle Town 5:23

16 Nikki Sudden - Back To The Coast 2:58

17 Nikki Sudden - Cupful Of Change 3:51

18 Nikki Sudden, Jeremy Gluck - Gallery Wharf 6:40

19 Nikki Sudden - Wedding Hotel 3:37

20 Nikki Sudden - Great Pharaoh 4:06

CD2

01 Nikki Sudden - I Belong To You 3:25

02 Nikki Sudden - Whiskey Priest 5:43

03 Nikki Sudden - Chelsea Springtime 6:57

04 Nikki Sudden - Don't You Ever Leave Me 5:02

05 Nikki Sudden - Liquor, Guns And Ammo 8:24

06 Nikki Sudden - When Angels Die 3:55

07 Nikki Sudden - Golden Dawn 3:52

08 Nikki Sudden - Love Nest 2:54

09 Nikki Sudden - Wishing Well 2:58

10 Nikki Sudden - Cloak Of Virtue 4:53

11 Nikki Sudden - Farewell My Darling 5:13

12 Nikki Sudden - So Many Girls 4:27

13 Nikki Sudden - Stay Bruised 5:43

14 Nikki Sudden - House Of Cards 4:31

15 Nikki Sudden - Green Shield Stamps 6:10

16 Nikki Sudden - Empire Blues 3:54

CD3

01 Nikki Sudden - Intro 0:20

02 Nikki Sudden With Joey Skidmore - Out Of My Dreams (Otter Song) 4:03

03 Nikki Sudden With Joey Skidmore - Pistol In My Pocket 4:15

04 Nikki Sudden With The Creeping Candies - In Your Life 3:19

05 Nikki Sudden With Dm Bob & The Deficits - Laudanum Blues 3:25

06 Nikki Sudden & Southern Bitch - Family Bible 5:51

07 Nikki Sudden - Meet On The Ledge 4:02

08 Nikki Sudden - Nothing Left 2:43

09 Nikki Sudden - Pockets Full Of Silver 2:24

10 Nikki Sudden With Max Décharné - Liquor, Guns And Ammo 7:01

11 Nikki Sudden With Max Décharné - Something About You 3:34

12 Nikki Sudden With Mike Scott - Mr Fox 2:43

13 Nikki Sudden - The Way Things Used To Be (Smoking In Dublin) 4:16

14 Nikki Sudden - I Can't Stand Up 3:41

15 Nikki Sudden - Little Venice Affair 3:11

16 Nikki Sudden - Chelsea Embankment (Single B-Side) 5:02

17 Nikki Sudden - The Bagman And The Twangman 6:55

18 Nikki Sudden With Mandra Gora Lightshow Society - Big Store 8:36

19 Nikki Sudden - ...Be The Same - Lizard 0:32

CD4

01 Nikki Sudden With Al Deloner - Wake Me Up 3:51

02 Nikki Sudden - Shivers 4:30

03 Nikki Sudden - The Road Goes On Forever ( Early Bedroom Demo Version) 3:12

04 Nikki Sudden - School For Scandal 2:50

05 Nikki Sudden - The Jewellery Quarter 4:51

06 Nikki Sudden - All My Sinking Ships 4:09

07 Nikki Sudden - Girls You Fall In Love With 2:40

08 Nikki Sudden - Behind These Walls 5:02

09 Nikki Sudden - No Broken Hearts 4:30

10 Nikki Sudden With Max Décharné & Joe Drake - Sea Dog Blues (Live In Tokyo) 3:18

11 Nikki Sudden - Gold Painted Nails (Diff Vocal Version) 3:16

12 Nikki Sudden - Every Girl (Cuts Me In Half) 4:27

13 Nikki Sudden - Hurt Me More (Country Demo) 4:10

14 Nikki Sudden - Waiting For The Siege 3:20

15 Nikki Sudden - Big Store (Live) 4:06

16 Nikki Sudden - Out Of Egypt (Live) 1:24

17 Nikki Sudden - Cathy (Live) 2:57

18 Nikki Sudden - The Only Boy In Heaven (Live) 3:01

19 Nikki Sudden - Silver Street (Live) 3:34

20 Nikki Sudden - England's Under Cover (Outtake) 4:08

21 Nikki Sudden - Lost In A Basement 1:30

CD5

01 Last Bandits - Introduction 0:44

02 Last Bandits - Looking At You 3:31

03 Nikki Sudden - Scent 3:20

04 Last Bandits - Don't Look Back 3:44

05 Last Bandits - Wooden Floor 6:08

06 Last Bandits - Pretty Little Pretty 3:15

07 Nikki Sudden - Aeroplane Blues 3:05

08 Nikki Sudden - Stay Bruised 6:20

09 Nikki Sudden - Broken Door 5:04

10 Last Bandits - High And Lonesome 3:39

11 Last Bandits - Locked Around You 4:42

12 Last Bandits - Highway Girl 5:37

13 Nikki Sudden - Take Me Back Home (And Back Again) 10:56

CD6

01 Nikki Sudden & Dave Kusworth - Son Of A French Nobelman (Live) 3:59

02 Nikki Sudden & Dave Kusworth - Ratcliffe Highway (Live) 4:41

03 Nikki Sudden - Rebel Grave (Live) 4:39

04 Nikki Sudden - French Revolution Blues (Live) 2:28

05 Nikki Sudden - Crossroads (Live) 5:18

06 Nikki Sudden - Jewel (Live) 2:05

07 Nikki Sudden - Ambulance Station (Live) 2:29

08 Nikki Sudden - Teenage Christmas (Live) 2:49

09 Nikki Sudden - Memory Motel (Live) 2:55

10 Nikki Sudden - Cupful Of Change (Live) 3:28

11 Nikki Sudden - Death Is Hanging Over Me (Live) 4:18

12 Nikki Sudden - Sea Dog Blues (Live) 3:43

13 Nikki Sudden - Murder Valley (Live) 4:08

14 Nikki Sudden - When The Rain Comes (Live) 3:13

15 Nikki Sudden - Still In Love (Live) 3:41

16 Nikki Sudden - Marcella (Live) 2:49

17 Nikki Sudden - When Angels Die(Live) 3:42

18 Nikki Sudden - Harbour Lights (Live) 4:23

19 Nikki Sudden - The National Elf (Live) 0:32

20 Nikki Sudden - Hello Wolf (Live) 2:09

21 Nikki Sudden - Hanging Out The Banners (Live) 3:38

22 Nikki Sudden - One More String Of Pearls (Live) 4:35

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