OUTLAW BLUES VOLUME TWO (A TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN) Various Artists 1993

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Tracklist

1	Dodgy–	Rainy Day Women NO.12 And 35
2	Chuck Prophet & The Creatures Of Habit–	Abandoned Love
3	Henry Kaiser's Obsequious Cheeselog–	Tombstone Blues
4	Christine Collister–	You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome
5	Calamity Jane–	Mr. Jones
6	P.J. Harvey*–	Highway 61 Revisited
7	Lee Ranaldo–	Visions Of Johanna
8	Moose (2)–	Positively 4th St.
9	Strangelove–	Motor Psycho Nitemare
10	Magnapop–	Every Grain Of Sand
11	Dogmeat (4)–	Tombstone Blues

 

DODGY The Dodgy Album 1993

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UK indie-pop band, formed in 1990 in Hounslow.
After Nigel left to record solo and pursue other interests in 2002, the band carried on with a new singer and additional guitarist. Dodgy "Mk. II" were short-lived and the band split up soon after, with Andy and Matt pursuing other interests and joining other bands and "supergroups". 

 

Tracklist

1	Water Under The Bridge	3:44
2	I Need Another	3:49
3	Lovebirds	3:56
4	Satisfied	6:06
5	Grand Old English Oak Tree	4:43
6	Stand By Yourself	3:48
7	As My Time Goes By	4:42
8	Never Again	4:10
9	Cold Tea	4:59
10	We're Not Going To Take This Anymore	4:03

DODGY Free Peace Sweet 1996

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Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Dodgy never was taken seriously. Then again, they never wanted to be taken seriously. As the clowns of Brit-pop, Dodgy carved out a niche with their infectious, goofy punk-pop that alternately sounded like the early Who and the Stone Roses. While they had a number of hit singles in the UK, highlighted by "Staying Out for the Summer," their quirky British humor prevented them from landing an American record deal for several years. Nevertheless, Dodgy was able to maintain a devoted cult following into the late '90s, as they kept turning out catchy, silly power-pop tunes.
An early version of Dodgy formed in the late '80s, when Nigel Clarke (vocals, bass) and Mathew Priest (drums) moved from their native Birmingham to London. As they began working odd jobs, they placed an advertisement for a guitarist, eventually recruiting Andy Miller. Over the next few years, Dodgy played frequently, including regular stints at the Dodgy Club, where they made their live debut. In 1991, they formed their own Bostin record label to release their own singles, including "Summer Fayre" and "Easy Way.". By the end of 1992, Dodgy had earned a sizable following, attracting the attention of major labels. They signed a contract with A&M later that year, releasing their debut, The Dodgy Album, in May 1993. The record was praised by the British music press, and Dodgy soon became regulars at the emerging Camden pop scene, which was headed by Blur.

Dodgy returned during the fall of 1994 with the single "Staying Out for the Summer," which became their first Top 40 hit. It set the stage for their breakthrough album, Homegrown, which was greeted with positive reviews upon its October release. Following a year of touring in 1995, the band returned in the summer of 1996 with Free Peace Sweet, which was their biggest hit to date, spawning the hits "In A Room," "Good Enough" and "If You're Thinking of Me," which peaked at number 11. 

 

Tracklist  

1	Intro
2	In A Room
3	Trust In Time
4	You've Gotta Look Up
5	If You're Thinking Of Me
6	Good Enough
7	Ain't No Longer Asking
8	Found You
9	One Of Those Rivers
10	Prey For Drinking
11	Jack The Lad
12	Long Life
13	U.K.R.I.P.
14	Homegrown