VA - Rough Trade Shops, 25 years [2001] (4 x CDs)

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VA - Rough Trade Shops, 25 years [2001] (4 x CDs)

The box set was released by the label Mute. “VA - Rough Trade Shops, 25 years [2001]” is a compilation released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rough Trade Shops. This collection offers a diverse range of tracks from various genres, reflecting the label’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich tapestry of music of eclectic taste that Rough Trade Shops is known for. 

This box set is like a time machine, blasting you back through the decades with a sonic boom! It’s a wild ride curated by a label that’s got its finger on the pulse of cool. This isn’t just a collection of tracks, it’s a treasure chest of musical gems, each one sparkling with its own unique vibe.

This box set, with its exquisite curation and vintage charm, set is all about the undercurrents of rock, jazz, and blues. It’s like diving into a deep ocean of sound, where every track is a new species of musical fish, swimming in the rich waters of diverse genres. But this box set isn’t just about the music, it’s about the journey. Each track is a gem, chosen not for its mainstream popularity, but for its unique musicality and the emotions it evokes. It’s a road trip through the highways and byways of music history, with each track a pitstop at a moment that shaped our musical world. Packaged in retro chic, this box set is a love letter from the label to the music. It’s their pledge to keep the spirit of music alive, to celebrate the tapestry of sound that weaves our world together. So, buckle up, music lovers, this box set is a wild ride you won’t want to miss! It’s a great way to explore music beyond mainstream hits. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Pere Ubu - 30 Seconds Over Tokyo 6:22

02 Buzzcocks - Boredom 2:54

03 Congos - Fisherman 6:05

04 Cabaret Voltaire - Nag Nag Nag 4:40

05 Normal - T.V.O.D. 2:55

06 Stiff Little Fingers - Suspect Device 2:38

07 Throbing Gristle - United 4:06

08 Subway Sect - Ambition 3:09

09 Television Personalities - Part Time Punks 2:40

10 Raincoats - Fairytale In The Supermarket 3:00

11 Crass - Reality Asylum 6:12

12 Joy Division - Transmission 3:53

13 Go-Betweens - People Say 2:39

14 Swell Maps - Let's Build A Car 3:08

15 Young Marble Giants - Final Day 1:43

16 Fall - How I Wrote 'elastic Man' 4:18

17 Birthday Party - Mr Clarinet 3:46

CD02

01 ...And The Native Hipsters - There Goes Concorde Again 6:42

02 Scritti Politti - The Sweetest Girl 6:16

03 Robert Wyatt - Shipbuilding 3:05

04 Foetus - Gums Bleed 4:25

05 Smiths - Hand In Glove 3:26

06 Cocteau Twins - Sugar Hiccup 3:42

07 Einstürzende Neubauten - Krieg In Den Stadten 3:46

08 Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Tupelo 7:17

09 Talking Heads - Road To Nowhere 4:22

10 Sonic Youth - Death Valley '69 (W. Lydia Lunch) 5:11

11 Tackhead - Hard Left 7:48

12 Lee 'scratch' Perry And Dub Syndicate - Jungle 7:37

13 Sugarcubes - Birthday 4:03

CD03

01 Pixies - Bone Machine 3:03

02 Mudhoney - Touch Me I'm Sick 2:32

03 Spacemen 3 - Revolution 5:58

04 Lemonheads - Different Drum 2:50

05 Coil - Further Back And Faster 7:58

06 Stereolab - The Light That Will Cease To Fail 3:25

07 Huggy Bear - Her Jazz 3:00

08 Mazzy Star - Fade Into You 4:54

09 Chemical Brothers - Song To The Siren 3:19

10 Chills - Pink Frost 4:01

11 Lampchop - Soaky In The Pooper 4:17

12 Gescom - Sciew Spoc 10:28

13 Plastikmen - Plastique (Video Mix) 4:41

14 Gak - Gak 4 6:07

CD04

01 Cornershop - 6am Jullandar Shere 6:23

02 Studio Pressure - Presha Iii 6:01

03 Boards Of Canada - Everything You Do Is A Balloon 7:00

04 Echoboy - Flashlegs (Suite) 12:25

05 Jeb Loy Nichols - As The Rain (Adrian Sherwood On-U Sound Remix) 4:04

06 Clinic - Monkey On Your Back 2:52

07 Le Tigre - Hot Topic 3:45

08 I Am Kloot - To You 3:22

09 Lemon Jelly - In The Bath 6:41

10 Peaches - Fuck The Pain Away 4:11

11 Ryan Adams - My Winding Wheel 3:14

12 Tindersticks - Talk To Me (91 Version) 4:03

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