Name: Make Hay Not War: The Blanco y Negro Years
Brand: Catatonia

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Catalogue number

QCRCDBOX116

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-25

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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5013929111691

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CDx5

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Catatonia

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Alternative / Modern

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Cherry Red

Catatonia was a UK indie rock/pop band that was active from 1991 to 2001. Known for their unique sound and captivating performances, they quickly gained popularity in the music scene. With influences ranging from Sleeper to Suede, Catatonia created a distinct blend of catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
During their career, Catatonia released several successful albums, including "International Velvet" and "Equally Cursed and Blessed," which showcased their versatility as musicians. Their hit singles such as "Mulder and Scully" and "Road Rage" became anthems for a generation.
Although they disbanded in 2001, Catatonia's impact on the indie rock/pop genre remains undeniable. Their music continues to resonate with fans worldwide, making them an enduring presence in the history of British music.

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.

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&nbsp;Comprehensive 5CD clamshell box set of alternative rock band Catatonia bringing together their four studio albums plus much of their related bonus material, B-sides, mixes, etc. Covering an incredibly productive and successful spell when signed to Warner subsidiary Blanco y Negro Records, from 1996 to 2001.

CD1 features the band’s debut album Way Beyond Blue, released in September 1996. It peaked at #32 in the UK album charts, over time achieving Gold status. Four singles were taken from the album, with ‘You’ve Got A Lot To Answer For’ giving the band their first Top 40 chart entry.

CD2 features the 12 tracks of the band’s triple Platinum # 1 album, International Velvet. Originally released in February 1998, five singles were taken from the album, with ‘Mulder And Scully’ and the infectious ‘Road Rage’ charting at three and five in the singles charts respectively. This album saw them crossover from alternative rock band to mainstream success. This CD includes the radio edit of ‘Road Rage’ plus eight related B-sides from the singles.

CD3 is the band’s third album, Equally Cursed And Blessed, released in April 1999. The album includes the Top Ten hit, ‘Dead From The Waist Down’, with both the album and radio edit versions. CD4 focuses on the band’s fourth and final studio album, Paper Scissors Stone from August 2001. The album peaked at #6 in the album charts.

CD5 gathers together various remixes, mixes, live tracks and the demos for the Paper Scissors Stone album. Included are ‘All Girls Are Fly (Da-De? Remix)’, ‘Blow The Millennium Blow (Splott Remix)’, the radio edit of ‘Strange Glue’, Stephen Street’s mix of ‘Bleed’ and the hidden track from ‘Way Beyond Blue’, ‘Gyda Gwen’. There’s also a unique insight with the inclusion of some of the demos of the ‘Paper Scissors Stone’ album including the single, ‘Stone By Stone’ which appear on CD for the first time.

This 5CD clamshell package includes card wallets of each of the band’s original album covers, a 32 page CD booklet including a discography and sleeve notes written by respected journalist Nigel Williamson. The band’s material has a lasting quality and honesty that ensures the band’s music remains very relevant today as was perfectly summed up by BBC DJ, Huw Stephens “They were not just a throwaway pop band – they had real, meaningful songs.”