Monday, 19 December 2016

LIST 221 - 19/12/16 (a 1986 collection, part two)

Hello once more,

Here's the other half of my 1986 pick and mix.  Perhaps a bit more C86-y than the first part on reading back through the List, but not by much.  Great to revisit very early efforts by the likes of Loop, The Shamen and The Beloved, ditto the splendid Mexico '86-soundtracking Colourbox.  Some happy, formative musical memories among the selections here.

J xx


Click on the video to play each tune:
(changed from links to videos as a proof of concept and last checked as all working 23/01/2026)


THE THE – Sweet Bird of Truth 

MIGHTY MIGHTY – Throwaway 

COLOURBOX – Official Colourbox World Cup Theme 

THE WEATHER PROPHETS – Naked as the Day You Were Born 

LOOP – Sixteen Dreams 

VINDALOO SUMMER SPECIAL – Rockin’ with Rita 

BILLY BRAGG – The Tatler 

THE CLOSE LOBSTERS – Going to Heaven to See If It Rains

THE GO-BETWEENS – Spring Rain

SKI BONE ft. TOMMY SKI  - Take It To The Top

THAT PETROL EMOTION – It’s A Good Thing 

FIZZBOMBS - Sign on the Line

THE WOLFHOUNDS – Anti Midas Touch

THE T.T.E.D. ALL STARS – All Wrapped Up in One

THE BELOVED – This Means War 

IT’S IMMATERIAL – Rope 

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN – A Gentle Sound 

THE SHAMEN – Young Till Yesterday 

THE WEDDING PRESENT – You Should Always Keep In Touch with Your Friends 

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