Alcopopular Vol. 2

16th June, and amidst free-flowing alcopops – a drunken Northerner was frying a gutted lizard, procured from a bottle of dubious Spanish spirit. Nibbling at the rotting morsel was too much for other parties, who rushed to vomit on a pile of tapes… A pile of tapes earmarked for our upcoming compilation Alcopopular volume 2. Analogue never was easy.

For a moment the fate of this wonderful return to cassette tape tradition hung in the balance – and with a stream of indie poppers already excited about this compilation we were concerned… But after binning a number of the offending articles, we rescued the situation, and Alcopopular 2 was born. Just a matter of days into the new year but we’re already confident enough to proclaim this the best cassette compilation you’ll see in 2008.

But who resides upon it? Here are a few highlights…

Sam Isaac – A Glastonbury appearance, place at the BBC proms plus 100s of shows thrilling pubs, venues and house parties across the land – Sam brings charming UK acoustic storytelling songs to the hearts of a nation. Single ‘Sideways’ was released on Alcopop!/BSM in December 2007

Harry & The Potters – This delicious duo from Boston have toured libraries across the UK and USA, run a wizard singles club and sing solely about J.K. Rowling’s magic series. Entrusting their first non independent outing to Alcopop!, ‘Wizard Chess’ recounts Christmas at Hogwarts – big sweaters and all.

Jeremy Warmsley – Wonderful singer-songwriter currently residing at Transgressive Records, we were delighted when Jeremy agreed to be on the compilation. More so when he presented us with ultra rare b-side ‘ice.river.cold’ from his 2006 ‘I believe in the way you move’ EP.

Johnny Foreigner – Ones to watch in 2008, hailing from Birmingham this band will soon be as big as Ozzy Osbourne’s swimming pool. Their track, the dizzying ‘Cranes And Cranes And Cranes And Cranes’ is a brilliant unreleased demo.

The Honey Brothers - Arguably the biggest unknown residing within this joyous cassette compilation isn't actually as unknown as you might think…..The Honey Brothers and their Weezer-esque indie pop feature Adrian Greenier on drums, the man better known as Vincent Chase, the lead character in the cult US TV show, Entourage. The show, which has seen him pick up Emmy, Bafta and Golden Globe awards, has proved a worldwide smash but that doesn't meant Adrian doesn't have time to produce gorgeous pop music, something music fans in the UK will find out for the first time with this, their debut appearance this side of the Atlantic.

Side A:

1. Arthur - Complications
2. Dave House - Beep Beep (Hi Hi)
3. Kid Carpet - Employee Of The Month
4. Decades - Mary Angel
5. Dartz! - Latin And Greek
6. Harry And The Potters - Wizzard Chess
7. Sky Larkin - One Of Two
8. The Young Playthings - Hot Sex With The Girl I Love

Side B:

1. Sam Isaac - When the Silhouette Drops
2. Wojtek Godzisz - If You Hurt Me
3. Wintermute - Ask A Stupid Question
4. The Honey Brothers - O Dear
5. Jeremy Warmsley - Ice.River.Cold
6. Johnny Foreigner - Cranes And Cranes And Cranes And Cranes
7. Windmill - Fluorescent Lights

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