80s indie stalwarts trading in politically energised guitar pop – a true treasure chest of hooks, riffs and leftist messages. Hailing from Barking, Essex, McCarthy are today considered one of the standard bearing politically inclined bands of that era, possessed of a broader outlook and wittier, better observed lyrics than most of the competition. This four disc set comprises the bands three albums (originally recorded between 1987 and 1990), related singles and b-sides, and a sixteen track BBC sessions collection, most of which is previously unreleased. ➢ Albums packaged in mini LP replica wallets, and presented – along with a booklet – in a hard clamshell case. ➢ Contains countless classic originals and classic live sessions versions. ➢ 75 tracks, including 3 indie top ten albums and several indie chart hit singles ➢ Also includes 12 songs recorded for the legendary John Peel. ➢ Excellent value and a must have for anybody with an interest in the 1980s’ British independent and alternative scenes or politically minded guitar pop. McCarthy disbanded in 1990 and two of its members went on to form the wonderful Stereolab. Other members have gone on to work in popular music and the media, and the band often receive exposure from Manic Street Preachers, who regularly cite their work as both beloved and influential. Tracklist DISC ONE I AM A WALLET (PLUS BONUS TRACKS)1. AN MP SPEAKS2. MONETARIES3. THE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS TRAFFIC4. THE WAY OF THE WORLD5. ANTINATURE6. CHARLES WINDSOR7. THE VISION OF PEREGRINE WORSTHORNE8. THE WELL OF LONELINESS9. THE WICKED PALACE REVOLUTION10. GOD MADE THE VIRUS11. THE FUNERAL12. A CHILD SOON IN CHAINS13. IN THE DARK TIMES14. THE PROCESSION OF POPULAR CAPITALISM15. IN PURGATORY16. THE COMRADE ERA17. SOMETHING WRONG SOMEWHERE18. RED SLEEPING BEAUTY19. FROM THE DAMNED20. THE ENEMY IS AT HOME21. THE FALL22. KILL KILL KILL KILL23. BAD DREAMS24. SOMEONE WORSE OFF25. ANTIAMERICAN CRETIN26. UNFORTUNATELY27. THIS NELSON ROCKEFELLER DISC TWO THE ENRAGED SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH (PLUS BONUS TRACKS)1. BOY MEETS GIRL SO WHAT2. GOVERNING TAKES BRAINS3. AN ADDRESS TO THE BETTER OFF4. HANDS OFF OR DIE /5. WHAT OUR BOYS ARE FIGHTING FOR6. KEEP AN OPEN MIND OR ELSE7. WE ARE ALL BORN CREEPS8. THE HOME SECRETARY BRIEFS THE FORCES OF LAW AND ORDER9. I’M NOT A PATRIOT BUT10. THROW HIM OUT HE’S BREAKING MY HEART11. SHOULD THE BIBLE BE BANNED?12. WE ARE ALL BOURGEOIS NOW13. SAINT FRANCIS AMONGST THE MORTALS14. BOY MEETS GIRL SO WHAT (‘AT WAR’ EP VERSION)15. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED16. THE NEW LEFT REVIEW #217. THE LION WILL LAY DOWN WITH THE LAMB DISC THREE BANKING, VIOLENCE AND THE INNER LIFE TODAY (PLUS BONUS TRACKS)1. I’M ON THE SIDE OF MANKIND AS MUCH AS THE NEXT MAN2. AND TOMORROW THE STOCK EXCHANGE WILL BE THE HUMAN RACE3. NOW IS THE TIME FOR AN IRON HAND4. THE DRINKING SONG OF THE MERCHANT BANKERS5. WRITE TO YOUR MP TODAY6. USE A BANK I’D RATHER DIE /7. I WORKED MYSELF UP FROM NOTHING /8. THE WELL-FED POINT OF VIEW /9. GET A KNIFE BETWEEN YOUR TEETH /10. TAKE THE SHORTEST WAY WITH THE MEN OF VIOLENCE /11. YOU’LL HAVE TO PUT AN END TO THEM12. NOBODY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT YOUR PRIVATE LIFE13. WITH ONE EYE ON GETTING THEIR PAY14. CAN THE HAVES USE THEIR BRAINS?15. YOU’RE ALIVE DISC FOUR THE COMPLETE BBC SESSIONS (1986-1988)1. A CHILD SOON IN CHAINS2. FRANS HALS3. AN MP SPEAKS4. ANTINATURE5. THE WICKED PALACE REVOLUTION6. THE VISION OF PEREGRINE WORSTHORNE7. THE WELL OF LONELINESS8. MONETARIES9. CHARLES WINDSOR10. THE FUNERAL11. SHOULD THE BIBLE BE BANNED?12. THIS NELSON ROCKERFELLER13. THE MYTH OF THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE14. I’M NOT A PATRIOT BUT….15. KEEP AN OPEN MIND OR ELSE16. THE LION WILL LIE DOWN WITH THE LAMB
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