{"product_id":"essential-sounds-cd-2","title":"Essential Sounds (CD #2)","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1ds088g\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eEssential Sounds (CD #2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eContinuing the eclectic approach of the series, \u003cem data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eEssential Sounds (CD #2)\u003c\/em\u003e presents another carefully selected cross-section of late-1990s alternative music, blending indie rock, electronic experimentation, pop and underground sounds. Featuring a mix of established acts and emerging artists, the compilation captures the creativity and diversity that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThe collection opens with \u003cem data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eA Thousand Trees\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStereophonics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a breakthrough single that helped establish the band as one of Britain's leading rock acts. Also included is \u003cem data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMonday Morning 5:19\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRialto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a sophisticated slice of Britpop-era songwriting that has since become a cult favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eElsewhere, the compilation moves between electronic grooves, alternative pop and indie experimentation, with notable contributions from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and a range of lesser-known artists whose recordings reflect the breadth of the independent music scene at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eAn engaging compilation for collectors of late-1990s alternative music, \u003cem data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eEssential Sounds (CD #2)\u003c\/em\u003e offers both familiar highlights and rewarding discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gzkb52\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eStereophonics – A Thousand Trees – 3:05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kzp1vc\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eRialto – Monday Morning 5:19 – 3:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i8jerv\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eFuzz Townsend – Smash It – 4:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y431hh\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eLouchie Lou \u0026amp; Michie One – You'll Never Know – 4:23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"evvp98\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eThe Egg – Number Cruncher – 3:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1041y4b\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eTin Star – Head – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ek5wna\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eRedwood – Anything Goes – 3:52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18gn0yu\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eThe Frames – Dance The Devil – 5:38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QIniF4sDa5A?si=lJxlhhLx5itwFKO1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upfront Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320440115542,"sku":"GG 2","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7791c704-b644-462c-8b6a-e014daeaf476.jpg?v=1782295036","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/essential-sounds-cd-2","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}