A representative compilation album that summarises the early days of Britpop.
This best-of album covers the band's most iconic songs from their early to mid-period. Characterized by a psychedelic rock groove centered around organ, it serves as a record of the evolution of the Manchester sound.
This album spans the band's early dance-rock uplifting style to their later, more melody-focused style. Rob Collins' organ tones intertwine with Tim Burgess's soft vocals, creating a sound that formed the core of '90s Britpop. The comfortable unity of rhythm and melody is evident, and the band's growth is evident with each track. The soulful development of "The Only One I Know" and the heavy, driving feel of "One to Another" are particularly impressive. This is a masterpiece compilation album that captures the fusion of the atmosphere of the era and club culture.
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A:
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1)
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The Only One I Know
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2)
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Then
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3)
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Opportunity Three
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4)
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Over Rising
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B:
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1)
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Sproston Green (US Version)
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2)
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Weirdo
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3)
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Theme From The Wish
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4)
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Patrol (The Chemical Brothers Mix)
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C:
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1)
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Can't Get Out Of Bed
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2)
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I Never Want An Easy Life If Me & He Were Ever To Get There
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3)
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Jesus Hairdo
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4)
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Crashin' In
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5)
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Just Lookin'
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D:
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1)
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Here Comes A Soul Saver
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2)
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Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over
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3)
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One To Another
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4)
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North Country Boy
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Lacquer Cut By - JML
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Management - Steve Harrison (4)
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Design - Mokom™
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Photography By - Tom Sheehan (3)
