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Description
Shop Assistants formed in Edinburgh in 1984 and quickly gained a cult following, playing with kindred spirits the Pastels and the Jesus & Mary Chain and gaining positive coverage in fanzines and the music press. Their Shopping Parade EP and Safety Net single both hit the top of the indie charts and charmed listeners with their unique melodic blend of punk rock and 60s pop.
The band signed to Geoff Travis' new Chrysalis Records imprint, Blue Guitar, in 1986 for the release of their debut album 'Will Anything Happen'. The album has since become a cult classic and is an essential listen for fans of indie, dream-pop, and shoe gaze. Stand-out songs include the lead single 'I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You', 'All Day Long', and 'Somewhere In China'.
This newly expanded edition has been remastered from the original master tapes and compiled in collaboration with David Keegan and Laura McPhail from the band. CD 1 features the newly remastered version of 'Will Anything Happen' accompanied by B-sides from the era, plus previously unreleased instrumental demos from 1986. CD 2 contains a further 18 previously unreleased tracks including recently unearthed alternate versions and rough mixes from the making of the album, live recordings from London and Deinze, and a John Peel session featuring a cover version of Motorhead's 'Ace Of Spades'. The discs are housed in a 6-panel digisleeve with a 12-page booklet featuring lyrics and photographs. Also available on 140g black vinyl.
I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You [2024 Remaster]
Looking Back [Rough Mix]
All Day Long [2024 Remaster]
Caledonian Road [Rough Mix]
Before I Wake [2024 Remaster]
What A Way To Die [Rough Mix]
Caledonian Road [2024 Remaster]
Fixed Grin [Roundhouse Version]
All That Ever Mattered [2024 Remaster]
Train From Kansas City [Roundhouse Version]
Fixed Grin [2024 Remaster]
Before I Wake [Roundhouse Version]
Somewhere In China [2024 Remaster]
All That Ever Mattered [Rough Mix]
Train From Kansas City [2024 Remaster]
Seems To Be [Live in London 03/10/1986]
Home Again [2024 Remaster]
Nature Lover [Live in London 03/10/1986]
Seems To Be [2024 Remaster]
Something To Do [Live in London 03/10/1986]
After Dark [2024 Remaster]
Switzerland [Live in London 03/10/1986]
All Of The Time [2024 Remaster]
Home Again [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986
What A Way To Die [2024 Remaster]
It's Up To You [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986]
Nature Lover [2024 Remaster]
Safety Net [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986]
Looking Back [B-Side]
Fixed Grin [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
All Day Long (Slow Version) [B-Side]
I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
I Don't Want To Be Friends With You [Instrumental Demo]
Ace Of Spades [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
After Dark [Instrumental Demo]
Before I Wake [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
A Million Miles From Home [Instrumental Demo]
Track Listing
I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You [2024 Remaster]
Looking Back [Rough Mix]
All Day Long [2024 Remaster]
Caledonian Road [Rough Mix]
Before I Wake [2024 Remaster]
What A Way To Die [Rough Mix]
Caledonian Road [2024 Remaster]
Fixed Grin [Roundhouse Version]
All That Ever Mattered [2024 Remaster]
Train From Kansas City [Roundhouse Version]
Fixed Grin [2024 Remaster]
Before I Wake [Roundhouse Version]
Somewhere In China [2024 Remaster]
All That Ever Mattered [Rough Mix]
Train From Kansas City [2024 Remaster]
Seems To Be [Live in London 03/10/1986]
Home Again [2024 Remaster]
Nature Lover [Live in London 03/10/1986]
Seems To Be [2024 Remaster]
Something To Do [Live in London 03/10/1986]
After Dark [2024 Remaster]
Switzerland [Live in London 03/10/1986]
All Of The Time [2024 Remaster]
Home Again [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986
What A Way To Die [2024 Remaster]
It's Up To You [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986]
Nature Lover [2024 Remaster]
Safety Net [Live in Deinze 05/10/1986]
Looking Back [B-Side]
Fixed Grin [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
All Day Long (Slow Version) [B-Side]
I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
I Don't Want To Be Friends With You [Instrumental Demo]
Ace Of Spades [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
After Dark [Instrumental Demo]
Before I Wake [John Peel Session 11/11/1986]
A Million Miles From Home [Instrumental Demo]
Details
- Product Type: AUDIO CD
- Barcode: 840401703731
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