Name: Return To the Last Chance Saloon.
Brand: The Bluetones

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3range39

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-07-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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5013929353947

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

Artist

The Bluetones

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

3 Loop Music

The Bluetones are a London-based four-piece indie-pop band formed in 1993. They were highly successful during the peak of Britpop in the mid-90's, achieving a debut number one album that knocked Oasis' (What's The Story) Morning Glory? from the top spot. Their most famous song, "Slight Return," just missed out on a number one single due to Babylon Zoo's "Spaceman" being featured in a Levi's TV ad. Despite this, Scott joked that he actually bought a copy of "Spaceman." In their early days, they shared a house in Hounslow with Dodgy.
In 2011, The Bluetones decided to call it quits and embarked on a farewell tour. However, Mark continued to record and tour solo material. The band later reunited for an anniversary tour in 2015/6 and also re-released two demos (including Slight Return) on limited edition 7" vinyls for the occasion.
Eds from The Bluetones went to school with Gem Archer of Heavy Stereo and Oasis fame. With their catchy indie-pop sound, The Bluetones have often been compared to similar artists such as The Seahorses, Shed Seven, Dodgy, Longpigs, Sleeper, Ocean Colour Scene, Mansun, Cast, Echobelly,and Gene among others.

The Bluetones are one of the most important and successful bands from the Britpop era and are reissuing their catalogue and aptly kick things off the glorious 'Return To The Last Chance Saloon.' In 1998, Melody Maker described the album as a "17 year old, good looking and popular" teenager. Now 17 years since its release, has that teenager retained its exciting, fresh and joyous (superior) qualities? Hell yeah! 'Return To The Last Chance Saloon' is a hit packed, gold selling, Top 10 album that was originally released in March 1998. Featuring the hit singles 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If...', and 'Sleazy Bed Track' plus mail-order only single '4-Day Weekend', this re-issue is augmented by the addition of standalone Top 10 single 'Marblehead Johnson.' The bonus material included across this 2CD set includes each band member's favourite B-side, plus a stunning gig recorded at BBC's Sound City in Newcastle in 1998. A set packed with all their hits; it's the sound of a band at the top of their game playing to a jubilant and adoring audience. The 2CD, 36 track package is completed by the addition of previously unreleased BBC session tracks from the era and all contained in a tri-fold sleeve with a new booklet containing brand new sleevenotes from Mark Morriss. LP - 14 Track LP.

Return To the Last Chance Saloon.

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