The
Numero label has made their mark by searching out
underapprciated R&B and Soul genius, and
felt power-pop obscurities had been similarly
underserved. Of course they
tracked down Power Pop Guru Jordan Oakes to resurrect
his legendary Yellow Pills series...
New
power-pop collection curated by Yellow Pills zine/compilation
kingpin, and international pop guru Jordan Oakes, hand in
hand with the incredible Numero label! The 33 tracks assembled
here represent the least-heard, best examples of an era that
felt nostalgic even the first time around. But heard in the
context of today’s “pop” music industry
as it lip-syncs itself into history’s cut-out bin,
these “hopefuls” sound as startling and menthol-fresh
as the word “Liverpool” drifting from Jane Asher’s
lips. Thank God for Record Collectors. Jordan, the turntable’s
yours. DCD features tracks from The Shoes, The Toms, The
Luxury, The Tweeds, The Colors, Treble Boys, The Finns, LMNOP,
The Kids, The Sponsors, Tommy Rock, Randy Winburn and many
more… First time on CD for 97% of these tunes. Handsomely
packaged in a wraparound jacket, and includes a 28-page booklet
with liner notes by Oakes, of course.
Also available: The
Numero label's first three releases, now available
at a nicer price!
Check out Geoff's previous Staff Pick for the Eccentric
Soul: The Capsoul Label CD.
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