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=Trash Talk=

1.) James " Come Home" ( Extened Flood Mix) Maybe the best live band in the world. James has countless great songs and released a new album last year after several years break. For an example of their live presence, check out "Honest Joe" live at Glatsonberry. Unbelievable! Seen these guys live and some guy directly in front of me went into an epiletic fit.

2.) The Prodigy " Trick" This song is a great intro to the " Big Beat" sound. a big diasapointment last year when they cancelled their Seoul show.

3.) Stone Roses " Fools Gold" Best debut album by any band. This song clearly expresses the Stone Roses and the "Madchester sound" A huge influence on bands to follow. Rumours abound these guys may reform as the 20th anniversay of this album looms.

4.) Propellerheads Her Majesty's Secret Service" Unfortunately only album by the Propellerheads. Some great tracks on this album with insightful use of loops and clips from other songs and commercials added to their songs

5.) Franky Goes to Hollywood " Relax" ( Ollie J Remix There are several remixes of " Relax". This version is a great dance song that could be played in clubs today. I initially heard the extended version at a club. Need a good sound system to appreciate this song.

6.) Catherine Wheel " Fizzy Wheel" An unusual selection from this album as other songs are grunge oriented. I felt it was a good transition from Franky to the Cure.

7.) Cure " Open" Everyone's heard the Cure. This rarely heard gem is from there best selling ' Wish" album. Goth sound is clearly expressed in this song. This album also had Cure's biggest hit " Friday I'm in Love". My Cure buddy Q cringes when he hears that song.

8.) Smiths " Reel around the Fountain" One of the most influential bands. Morrisey's voice and Johnny Marr's guitar established the Smiths' distinctive sound. This song was to be initially the first single by the Smiths but cancelled due to controversy.

9.) Love and Rockets "Holiday on the Moon" A definite goth sound to this song. Love and Rockets have many great tunes and it was a difficult decision to select a song. Memebers of Love Rockets were "Bauhaus" plus singerr and "Tones on Tails"before Land R.

10.) KMFDM "Megalomaniac" Great song by this industrial band from Germany.

11.) Jesus Jones " Blissed" A mesmorizing song. This song is a hidden gem on this album.

12.) U2 "Mofo" ( Phunk Phorce Mix) Favourite band since 83, although band appears to be running on fumes. Will have to give their new disc a thorough listening to., but impressed so far with new disc.As for this song, a 8 minute remix by U2. Wow! Maybe the last time U2 were willing to push their musical style as following albums went back to a more conventional sound. Say what you like about Bono, he's the ultimate showman when performing. One of the times, I saw them, ended out with behind the stage seats. Bono played to the back for over half the show! Thought about putting a cut from the very under appreciated" Unforgettable Fire" album.

13.) Black Grape " Money Back Guaranteed" A track from the weaker 2nd album. This song has an infectious groove with some nonsensical lyrics. Shaun Ryder the lead singer should be the poster child for drug abuse. Destroyed his previous band, Happy Mondays, as a result, but was able to gain control to bless us with 2 Black Grape albums

14.) Soup Dragons " Running Wild" A Scottish band deeply influenced by the madchester scene. Another great song that never received air play.

15.) Simple Minds " I Travel" Simple Minds were ahead of their time with this song from the early eighties.

16.) Charlatans " One to Another" Charlatans were another Madchester band. They been compared to Oasis. Should be the other way as this band existed before Oasis and they consistently put out great tunes, unlike Oasis. The Charlies are still producing great albums.

17.) The Water Boys " World Party" This is a transition album for the Waterboysas they moved towards a more celtic sound on this album. Always amazed with the songs this band has produced over the years, regardless of what musical style is dominant in that particular album.

18.) Levellers " Sell Out" A political band from England. Caught these guys play live in a small club back home and was absolutley blown away. Bought a few albums, and was glad I was home when my brother phoned me to go downtown to catch these guys.

19.) The Alarm " Blaze of Glory" Bought this album back in 84,and later on cd. At the time big comparisons with U2 and Big Country. This song has held up well over the years and gives a glimpse into the Alarm's sound at that time. The Alarm would change their sound over the years and lose that distinctive sound that attracted me in the first place.

20.) 54-40 "One Day in Your Life" My only Vancouver band. I love this song more than the band. Always figured this would be a great song to play for KIS teachers who are leaving at the end of their contracts. This song is from the early mid 80's. The band is still around and producing albums