Death To Trad Rock / Various Death To Trad Rock / Various CD

2009 collection that acts as the perfect accompaniment, and partner in crime to John Robb's brilliant book on a scene so smart-arse, it daren't call itself scene, Death to Trad Rock. Here on one CD are 25 of the defining tracks of the Post Post-Punk era: The mid-80s. The Post-Post-Punk scene was a diverse collection of bands brought together by independent releases and a never-ending series of gigs performed in off centre venues the length and breadth of the UK, aided by reportage in fanzines and radio play from John Peel. Includes cuts from the Membranes, the Three Johns, a Witness, the Wedding Present, Age of Chance, the June Brides and many others. Cherry Red.

1. Terminus - the Cravats 2. Spike Milligan's Tape Recorder - the Membranes 3. A.W.O.L (Live in Chicago) - the Three Johns 4. The Rise of the Dutch Republic - the Ex 5. Crafty Fag - the Nightingales 6. Cuba - Big Flame! 7. Loudhailer Song - a Witness 8. My Favourite Dress - the Wedding Present 9. Motorcity - Age of Chance 10. Sick Tired and Drunk - June Brides 11. Magic Triggers - Wolfhounds 12. Food of the Dogs - AC Temple 13. Hedonist Hat - Pig Bros 14. Balloon Girl - Dog Faced Hermans 15. Daytripper - Beethoven 16. Keep Beat - Vee VV 17. Van with Square Wheels - Shrug 18. Dilyn Dylan - Fflaps 19. Break Bone - Death By Milkfloat 20. Wishing Well - Turncoats 21. Adam Pick - Prolapse 22. What Do You Want? - Fes Parker 23. Everyone's a Winner Baby - Dawson 24. St Petersburg Series - Ceramic Hobbs 25. Very Flexible - Saradon