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- Summary: The first official release of the trio's two BBC radio sessions for John Peel (recorded in 1989 and 1990) includes covers of songs by the Sex Pistols and Jonathan Richman.
- Record Label: 20/20/20
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Positive: 7 out of 9
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Mixed: 2 out of 9
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It's a fittingly strong ending for a band that did almost everything right.
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For longtime fans, there’s little reason not to buy this. For newcomers, Peel Sessions might not be a logical starting point, but you’ll still walk away understanding why Galaxie 500 are still revered.
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New Musical Express (NME)A masterclass in why Galaxie were such a great band. [18 Feb 2006, p.36]
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A perfect summation of everything that was great about this band.
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MojoA bijou flashback to a place of quiet nirvana. [Feb 2006, p.107]
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The band is in top form, sounding every bit as fresh and relevant in 2005 as they did 15-years prior.
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UncutThe trio only really let loose on their sprawling, wailing cover of Jonathan Richman's "Don't Let Your Youth Go To Waste." [Feb 2006, p.86]
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Positive: 1 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 1 out of 2
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RHMar 17, 2006It's shocking how most of the indie community isn't familiar with Galaxie 500. One of the most essential underground acts in history.
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THISSUCKSMar 3, 2007Worse Band period on the indy circuit it sounds like a dying cat on steriods
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