- Record Label: Rhino
- Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
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Entertainment WeeklyLike the great college radio station that never was. [29 Oct 2004, p.69]
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The astute and eclectic programming makes for a better listen than other attempts that have been made to compile '80s alternative rock.
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Listening to these four discs, you can really picture an entire nation of college students and twenty-somethings promoting their own gigs, designing their radio station playlists and folding their own record sleeves while staying up late to watch 120 Minutes.
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You don't judge a compilation by its hits alone, and it doesn't take long to find the set's weakness: sequencing.
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Provides a mind-blowing nostalgic trip for those who grew up with these songs.
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A must-have for any fans of true alternative music and a primer for younger generations to see where their favorite bands got their inspiration.
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Rolling StoneVirtually all of these songs and recordings have held up beautifully. [28 Oct 2004, p.104]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Mixed: 0 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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MarcD.Jan 11, 2005Excellent mix of songs. Makes me miss the days of Richard Blade and Poorman in the mornings on KROQ.
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BernardHNov 18, 2004Informative and representative of the time. Interesting style shifts. A lot of fun to listen to. Booklet is a great resource.
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KyleBNov 15, 2004GREAT!