Name: Backwards And Forwards – The WEA Recordings 1984-1995
Brand: Aztec Camera

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Bonus disc: No

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QCRCDBOX112

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-27

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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5013929111202

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5 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Aztec Camera

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Cherry Red

Aztec Camera is a Scottish new-wave/indie pop band that was founded by Roddy Frame in 1980 in East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom. With their unique sound and catchy melodies, they quickly gained popularity in the music scene. Although they disbanded in 1995, their influence on the genre continues to be felt today.
Formed during the vibrant era of new wave music, Aztec Camera stood out with their distinctive style and heartfelt lyrics. Led by frontman Roddy Frame, the band's songs resonated with audiences around the world.
Despite disbanding after fifteen years together, Aztec Camera left an indelible mark on the indie pop genre. Their legacy lives on through their timeless music and remains a source of inspiration for aspiring musicians today.

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

Deluxe box set compiling five albums, singles, b-sides, live recordings, remixes, compilation appearances and vinyl-only rarities. 112 tracks spanning the band’s eleven year spell with WEA, including many never before issued on CD.

Featuring the hits ‘Somewhere in my Heart’, ‘Good Morning Britain’, ‘Deep and Wide and Tall’, ‘All I Need is Everything’, and more, alongside live renditions of the band’s pre-WEA highlights.

Including collaborations with Joe Strummer, Edwyn Collins, Ryuichi Sakamoto (yellow magic orchestra) and Mark Knopfler. Includes promotional release only material, the entire live at Ronnie Scott’s recording and a vinyl only interview with Aztec Camera founder and mainstay Roddy Frame.

Led by frontman and master songwriter Roddy Frame, Aztec Camera successfully turned indie- darling status into mainstream success when they signed with WEA in 1984. Taking inspiration from his own record collection, Frame set about recording a series of style-hopping albums, collaborating with his personal wish list of musical inspirations and producing a remarkable run of emotive, honest songs to rival any of his contemporaries. Admired and adored in equal measure, Roddy remains one of Scotland’s most gifted musical treasures.

Backwards And Forwards showcases the five albums, multiple hit singles and contemporary remixes, live recordings and alternative versions accumulated by Aztec Camera during that period, a time which saw the band tour the world and achieve success wherever songwriting class is recognised and appreciated. Bursting with expertly crafted songs and melodies, and always produced with an accessible sheen, this is the sound of a musical magpie taking every opportunity offered to him, at a time when the music business encouraged genius and applauded eclecticism.