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A melodic, quintessential 80s pop-rock hit.
: Tracks such as "Always the Sun," "Skin Deep," and "European Female" reflect their transition into more refined, melodic territory during their years with Epic and CBS.
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From the Dreamtime era. This demo has Cornwell on acoustic guitar, singing a vulnerable melody that would later be buried under production. Stripped down, it’s one of his finest lyrics about anxiety and age. A genuine hidden gem.
This compilation provides a comprehensive overview of the band's career from 1977 through the early 2000s: No More Heroes Strange Little Girl Something Better Change European Female Golden Brown Big In America Nice 'N' Sleazy Let Me Down Easy Midnight Summer Dream (7" Edit) (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) Walk On By Nice In Nice (7" Edit) Big Thing Coming Hanging Around Always The Sun (Original 7" Edit) All Day & All Of The Night Rarity and Legal Access