LEVELLERS – Greatest Hits

LevellersIn the 1970s greatest hits collections were a quick way for record companies to bundle together previously released material under the pretence that it was a celebration of a band’s career up to a particular point.  These were not usually so much a celebration as a way to make a quick buck, but whatever the justification, such releases rarely troubled the more serious record buyer.  In the late 80s, the game changed when record companies began to pad such collections out with two or three unreleased tracks, not only ensuring the collection of singles would sell to a more casual listener, but also hoping it would tempt the long term fan into that extra purchase.  Such practice became common.

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FRANK TURNER – The First Three Years

FT3After the demise of hardcore band Million Dead, frontman Frank Turner embarked a relentless touring schedule.  Playing most nights throughout 2006 helped build a strong and devoted following for his semi-acoustic folk-punk material.  Appearing both deeply personal yet accessible, his debut album ‘Sleep Is For The Week’ – released in January 2007 – attracted very positive  responses.   His second release ‘Love, Ire & Song’ saw a huge leap in terms of quality and although not a huge seller upon its release, this album set Turner on the route to stardom.

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