It’s now available on vinyl and CD…<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Cult UK group Carter USM<\/strong> have re-issued their singles collection \u2018Straw Donkey\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n
The band remain in the public consciousness, with figures such as 6 Music broadcaster Steve Lamacq continuing to champion their work. Carter USM \u2013 the Unstoppable Sex Machine \u2013 have now offered fresh fans a primer, with their singles collection coming back to record racks.<\/p>\n
Out now, the compilation was first released in 1995 and it basically represents the essential point of introduction to Carter USM.<\/p>\n
The tracklisting boasts Top 20 singles \u2013 such as \u2018The Only Living Boy In New Cross\u2019, \u2018After The Watershed (Early Learning The Hard Way)\u2019, \u2018Rubbish\u2019, and \u2018Lean On Me I Won\u2019t Fall Over\u2019 \u2013 alongside enduring classics such as \u2018Sheriff Fatman\u2019, \u2018Anytime Anyplace Anywhere\u2019 and \u2018Bloodsport For All\u2019.<\/p>\n
Punchy politicised guitar music, the music still stands up even after all this time \u2013 testimony to their songwriting, but also the bleakness of our time.<\/p>\n
The material was newly remastered by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering, and it is available now on vinyl and CD.<\/p>\n
The vinyl edition will be pressed on two 140g black vinyl, housed in a gatefold Sleeve featuring an obi-strip and new track-by-track sleeve notes by Jim Bob and Fruitbat. Meanwhile, the CD edition\u00a0includes a DVD featuring a restored edition of the original \u2018Straw Donkey\u2019 video collection, enhanced with a brand-new audio commentary by Jim Bob and Fruitbat.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a fruitful spell for Carter USM fans \u2013 you can catch Jim Bob on a solo tour this Spring.<\/p>\n
Check out \u2018Straw Donkey\u2026\u2019 below.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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