1.24 W.F.L. (Think About the Future - the Paul Oakenfold Mix) - Happy Mondays
1.25 One of Our Girls Has Gone Missing -A.C. Marias
1.26 The World According to Sly ; Lovechild
1.27 (Soul of Europe Mix) - Sly ; Lovechild
1.28 Only Love Can Break Your Heart -Saint Etienne
1.29 Hippychick (No Acid Ted Mix) - Soho
1.30 The Only One I Know - the Charlatans
1.31 Rockin' Over the Beat (Rockin' Over Manchester Hacienda Mix) - Technotronic Featuring Ya Kid K
1.32 What Is Love? (Holographic Goatee Mix) - Deee-Lite
1.33 So Hard (David Morales Remix) - Pet Shop Boys
1.34 Take Your Time - the High
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Description:
"Jon Savage's 1986-1990 - Rollin' Under The Melody" on CD is a carefully curated journey through the adventurous, often overlooked fringes of late-80s pop culture, compiled by renowned music historian Jon Savage. Focusing on the years 1986 to 1990, this compilation shines a light on tracks that rolled just beneath the mainstream radar, capturing the shift from post-punk and synth-pop into indie, dance-influenced and alternative sounds. Rather than chasing obvious hits, the selection emphasizes atmosphere, originality and a sense of discovery, making the CD ideal for listeners who want to explore the deeper currents that shaped modern pop and alternative music. Each track contributes to a coherent narrative of the era: drum machines and shimmering guitars, early electronic textures, left-field pop hooks and underground club influences all intersect to paint a vivid sonic portrait of a transformative musical moment. As with Jon Savage's previous themed collections, the sequencing is thoughtful and cinematic, encouraging start-to-finish listening instead of random track dipping. The "V/A" (various artists) lineup ensures stylistic breadth: expect a mix of cult favorites, obscurities and scene-defining acts that together evoke the mood of late-night radio, fanzines and independent record shops at the end of the 1980s. Ace Records, the label behind this release, is known for its meticulous archival work and respect for musical heritage. Since its early days, Ace has built a strong reputation among collectors and critics for high-quality reissues, deep-dive genre anthologies and carefully documented compilations that often become reference points for fans and researchers alike. Their productions typically feature excellent audio mastering from original sources where available, as well as knowledgeable curation that goes beyond simple nostalgia to show why the music still matters today. With "Jon Savage's 1986-1990 - Rollin' Under The Melody", Ace Records once again showcases its strength in unearthing hidden gems and presenting them in a way that is both accessible to newcomers and rewarding for seasoned enthusiasts of 1980s alternative and pop music.
Alternative
49.427
- Dark Wave 743- Funpunk 41- Garage 3.120- Grunge 138- Independent 13.131- Industrial 827- Internat.Punk 12.970- Melody Core 29- New Wave 550- Other Alternative 17.189Songwriter 3.442
