Various - The Sun Shines Here: The Roots Of Indie-Pop 1980-1984 cd box

a sort-of prequel to the essential "Scared To Get Happy" box Cherry Red did a few years back, this three-disc set focuses just on the first half of the decade, including a mix of classics and obscurities from several bands that were popular at the time (Dolly Mixture, Altered Images, Bluebells, Marine Girls...), early tracks from bands that would later become more popular (Biff Bang Pow, JAMC, Jasmine Minks, Pastels...) and even songs from bands whose members would go on to form Razorcuts, 1000 Violins, Bachelor Pad and more! Tracklisting: Wah Heat! - Better Scream Teardrop Explodes - Read It In Books Lori & The Chameleons - The Lonely Spy Scars - Love Song Disco Zombies - Mary Millington Mo-Dettes - Twist And Shout It's Immaterial - Young Man (Seeks Interesting Job) Manicured Noise - Freetime Chefs - Sweetie Josef K - It's Kinda Funny Au Pairs - It's Obvious Dolly Mixture - Step Close Now Vic Godard & The Subway Sect - Stop That Girl Family Fodder - Debbie Harry Ludus - Muti