It Came From The Suburbs: Rare Teen Rock / Various It Came From The Suburbs: Rare Teen Rock / Various CD

This is the second in a series presenting the Southern Californian label's output by genre. While the much-lauded first comp was an instrumental collection, "Intoxica!", this is a rock 'n 'roll collection that refuses to draw any genre lines, as long as it all fits within the context of the "Big Beat". "It Came from the Suburbs" started with the working title of "Downey Teens", and although not as evocative, that working title said it all. This collection brings US doo wop (including some unreleased rarities), quasi-rockabilly, teen ballads, honking R&B strollers, novelty pop and more, creating a patchwork of teen music from the Kennedy era, the strange years leading up to the Beatles and the British Invasion.

1. Richard's Bounce 2. Joe Cool 3. Lovin' Up a Storm 4. Understanding 5. Laura 6. Thump D de Dum Dum 7. Ho Doo the Voo Doo 8. Sweet Memories 9. Jay Walkin' 10. Country Star 11. Purty Baby 12. On It Hurts 13. Betty Boop 14. Chip Chop (My Fair Lady) 15. Well of Loneliness 16. Nellie 17. She Came, She Saw, She Conquered 18. Astro - Romeo 19. Horny Aka Hot Dogger 20. 20 - Voo Doo Dolly 21. Cupid's Clown 22. Dorothy 23. Yea Yea Yea 24. My Mary's Gone 25. Gone So Long 26. Bwana 27. Dragon