Jon Savage's 1986-1990 Rollin' Under The Melody

Jon Savage's 1986-1990 Rollin' Under The MelodyAs weve come to expect from Aces much admired series of Jon Savage curated two CD collections, this new and sadly final volume is a multi genre delight, taking the listener from house to baggy via post punk, proto grunge, minimalist avant garde, the advent of sampling and more. Among the many highlights are Mystery Of Love by Mr Fingers, a track that turned Savages head during a trip to New York in early 1986; Hsker Ds Could You Be The One? from 1987,

and mix an entirely new song each day for eight days in a row

Seven cuts are released here for the first time ever - incl

You Want Her Too

"Three Longers Later - Demo"

This CD features a previously unheard early Chips Moman song from Helen Henry

Unlike its predecessor

the album was enormously controversial in its bare-bones structure and lack of repeated themes

Produced by William 'Spook' Loveday

Heart Shaped Box

and let Paul Kantner and Grace Slick dominate the songwriting and singing on all but one cut ('Young Girl Sunday Blues')

Magrathean Blue and Pangalactic Purple Vinyl)

Side B features an etched design to make this record a true collector's item