Name: The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest (40th Anniversary Edition)
Brand: Young Fresh Fellows

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0810075114133

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With 14 Bonus Tracks

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-28

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Signed copies: No

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Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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9999

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0810075114140

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Turquoise LP

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Young Fresh Fellows

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Classic

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Omnivore

Omnivore Recordings is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, USA. Founded in 2010 by music industry veterans Cheryl Pawelski, Greg Allen, Dutch Cramblitt, and Brad Rosenberger, the label specializes in preserving legacies and music created by historical, heritage, and catalog artists. They are also known for releasing previously unissued and newly found "lost" recordings.

With a mission to honor the rich musical history of artists from various genres, Omnivore Recordings has acquired the catalogs of renowned musicians such as *The Buck Owens Estate*, *Big Star*, and *Game Theory* in 2017. This acquisition further solidifies their commitment to preserving important musical works that may have otherwise been forgotten or lost.

As a leading authority on archival releases and reissues, Omnivore Recordings ensures that fans of these artists can continue to enjoy their timeless music while introducing new audiences to their incredible talent. With a dedication to quality sound restoration and comprehensive liner notes, they provide listeners with an immersive experience into the artist's world.

40th anniversary reissue of their classic debut, remix from original 8-track tapes by Scott McCaughey. Formed (conceptually) by Scott McCaughey and Chuck Carroll in Seattle, WA in 1981, The Young Fresh Fellows, with the addition of Chuck’s mad-drumming cousin Tad Hutchison, began work on their debut effort in 1983. Friend Conrad Uno volunteered to produce and record the trio in his basement/garage Egg Studios (no money exchanged hands), and Uno’s fledgling label PopLlama Products insisted on pushing the record out into the world, beyond a small circle of friends.&nbsp; 

Starting with the magical success of this album, PopLlama would become a fixture in the still-floundering Seattle music scene and the home of bands including Fastbacks, The Posies, Dharma Bums, and The President Of The United States Of America (whose Uno-produced debut would go on to be certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA.)&nbsp; Inspired by a 1960’s single from Pacific Northwest Bell to promote tourism, the cover plays homage to that release, with sound bites as “narrator” from that original record (and now, either thankfully or regretfully, omitted from this cut-to-the-rock‘n’roll-chase remix).&nbsp; 

The Fellows suddenly found themselves darlings of college radio, with an enthusiastic following, and admired by their peers. A bouncy, punky, jangly, and weirdly self-referential collection of songs, The Fabulous Sounds Of The Pacific Northwest became a favourite of anyone who came upon it, including early proponents like Paul Westerberg, Ira Robbins, NRBQ, Rolling Stone, and Peter Buck.&nbsp;

Now, for its 40th Anniversary, co-founder and songwriter/vocalist Scott McCaughey (R.E.M., The Minus 5, The Baseball Project) has remixed the album to (re)introduce it to the world. The idea was to put 40 years of music-making experience into the mix (push up the bass fader), without losing the naiveté and wonder that fueled its initial reception.&nbsp; 

The original album’s 15 tracks is pressed on limited-edition, opaque Turquoise vinyl. The (now) double-CD include a bonus disc – Merry Croutons Mr. Gulp Gulp – an ultra-rare party-in-the-studio 1984 cassette release of about 200 copies. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest (40th Anniversary Edition)

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Discover The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest (40th Anniversary Edition) by Young Fresh Fellows on limited-edition Turquoise vinyl. Remixed by Scott McCaughey, released by Omnivore. Includes bonus CD.