Staff at London s Rough Trade shops have a deserved reputation for being fastidious and ravenous music fans. So much so, the shop has cultivated its brand into a series of compilations. This is a guide to the great unknowns and obscurities, mixed in with
Staff at London's Rough Trade shops have a deserved reputation for being fastidious and ravenous music fans.
So much so, the shop has cultivated its brand into a series of compilations.
This is a guide to the great unknowns and obscurities, mixed in with rarities and treasures from better-known artists.
A great tape hiss-infused Franklin Bruno track, and autumnal acoustic classic by Adrian Crowley, rub shoulders with an ultra-rare PJ Harvey demo and other cuts from Cave, Costello and Bright Eyes.
Meanwhile, the liner notes take you through 38 tracks like a friend - knowledgeable and enthusiastic without coming across all superior.
An essential, ear-opening purchase for any music fan.
4/5
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