The second post this month is another volume of songs tracking the last days of Britpop. Like Volume 1, which was posted last month, this is a selection of B-Sides, single edits and the odd different recording, be it demo or rough mix. All the main players are here along with some recordings but some of the eras also rans. There is also a song from one band called Polarbear who would sell a lot more records when they changed their name to Snow Patrol.
Side 1
- Cosmonaut No.7 – Scarfo
- Step Right Up (Full Version) – Mainstream
- M.O.R. (Road Version) – Blur
- Jump or Be Sane – Catatonia
- Heads High – Don
- Stay Young – Oasis
Side 2
- Cardboy King – Salad
- Filmstar (Orignal Version) – Suede
- Mary Wana – Nicotines
- Roadie – The Boo Radleys
- I’m A Man – Sleeper
- Stay – 18 Wheeler
- We Still Ned More (Than Anyone Can Give) (Dust Brothers Recording) – Supergrass
Side 3
- Holy Cow – Polarbear
- Scumbag – Pink Kross
- Michaela – Pippi & The Butcherbirds
- The Face Smiles Back Easily – Ocean Colour Scene
- Fill Me – Elcka
- Superstar – Superstar
- Raspberries – Comet Gain
Side 4
- Oh Yeah, Baby – Dweeb
- Let It Lie – Dustball
- Air Hockey – Bennet
- Bar Bar Bar (Demo) – Elastica
- Golden Skin – Silver Sun
- Times Up – Sussed
- Tomorrow Never Dies (Rough Mix) – Pulp
As this was produced to be a double LP, this is what the artwork for the gatefold sleeve.
I cannot remember where I found this image, but if it was produced by Double J (who has included their name in Damon Alban’s head), I think you. It is wonderful.
Volume 1 can be found here – https://www.thesquirepresents.co.uk/various-artists-1997-the-last-days-of-britpop-vol-1/