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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)
The following C series can be found here:
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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Track lists
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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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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So BB, this great series starting from C86 - C92, is this from New Musical Express (NME) or
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Thanks for all these great comps!
Thanks for the links. The older Kraken links are pulling their shenanigans of getting the user to click on malware. I literally had to clink on the link 3 times, closing the first two links immediately (but still got potential malware pushed to my computer), before it would give me the proper link.
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