V/A - Too Much Music... Too Many Bands 4CD

Celebrating 20 years of the UKs most prolific independent DIY punk label, BOSS TUNEAGE has come a long way since its first release in 1990 (the GOOBER PATROL / VEHICLE DEREK split 7) over 280 releases have followed in the past two decades, and this 4CD set celebrates and documents the history of Boss Tuneage. CD1 is entitled the originals and contains an overview of some of the standout tracks from standout releases past and present, CD2 is entitled the reissues and features tracks taken from the Boss Tuneage Retro Series imprint, CD3 is subtitled the covers and features Boss Tuneage bands performing cover versions of other bands from the label (the vast majority have been specially recorded for this release) whilst CD4 contains rare, unreleased and out of print recordings from the archives many of which have never been on CD before.In total, 120 tracks, including 27 previously unreleased with a further 50 tracks either out of print or never been on CD before. Coupled with a thick booklet containing extensive liner notes from label head honcho Aston coupled with a full and detailed discography and lots of memorabilia and previously unseen photos, this 4xcd sets represents a stunning document of the first twenty years of a label that typifies the true spirit of independent labels.

Bands: TV Smith, Die Walter Elf, Steakknife, Hard Ons, Manifesto Jukebox, Stupids, Heresy, Spermbirds, Kick Joneses and many MORE....

(Boss Tuneage/ 2010)