Name: Elektrafied - The Elektra Years 1979 - 1982
Brand: Shoes

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

QCRCDBOX91

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929109193

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

Artist

Shoes

Genre GB

Classic

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Cherry Red

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.

Shoes is a rock/power pop band hailing from Zion, Illinois, USA. With their infectious melodies and energetic performances, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Known for their affiliation with *l180951*, *l598609*, and *l364029*, Shoes has made a significant impact on the music scene.
Inspired by artists such as Dwight Twilley Band, The Records, Phil Seymour, and many others, Shoes has developed a unique sound that blends catchy hooks with powerful guitar riffs. Their music resonates with fans of rock and power pop alike.
With a discography spanning several decades, Shoes continues to create music that stands the test of time. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their sound, exploring the world of Shoes is sure to be an exciting journey filled with memorable tunes.

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

Having created a grassroots buzz with their homemade proto-power pop classic Black Vinyl Shoes, Illinois band Shoes duly attracted major label interest, and they signed to Elektra in early 1979. Over the next three years they released a triptych of classic pop albums – Present Tense, Tongue Twister and Boomerang – and a clutch of Wurlitzer-worthy seven-inch nuggets that should have catapulted them to fame, fortune and all manner of related excess. Sadly, however, they never quite made the leap from critics’ darlings to Top Thirty success, and the band were obliged to settle for enduring cult status as power pop avatars. But while rock-star level fame and fortune never quite came their way, Shoes do have the considerable consolation of knowing that their body of work has stood the test of time far better than many of their more commercially successful contemporaries. This 4-CD anthology of the band’s recordings for Elektra, fleshed out with a swathe of pre-album demos, “lost” songs, alternative versions and live tracks dating from the same period, is a veritable smorgasbord of perfect pop from a time when Shoes were genuine contenders for rock’s glittering prizes. Housed in a stylish clamshell box, Elektrafied contains a 32 page booklet that features rare photos and a new 10,000 essay on the band’s adventures during their sojourn with Elektra.

Elektrafied - The Elektra Years 1979 - 1982

Music GB