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Q Magazine – 4/5 "A treasure trove of punk and post-punk, the two disc set is a reminder of Peel's unerring ear for fresh sounds during a period of rapid musical change from the twitchy new wave of The Flys to The Human League's brooding synth-pop."
Uncut – 4/5 “The punk and post-punk eras were especially suited to the Peel session, where musicianship was less important than vitality, and where bands could do things their labels didn’t like.”
Mojo – 4/5 “Peel sessions were such important occasions for both the musicians performing their three or four tracks in the Maida Vale studio and their audience at home eagerly awaiting, with finger on the tape recorder ready to capture their favourite bands in rapture.”
Record Collector - 5/5 “Spectacular proof that punk did happen… While again homaging the great man’s unswerving radar and passion, this first in a new Peel Sessions series is a near-perfect showcase of the groups – often formed by the DJ’s listeners – who were turning music upside down on a weekly basis in that most incendiary of times.”
Uncut – 4/5 “The punk and post-punk eras were especially suited to the Peel session, where musicianship was less important than vitality, and where bands could do things their labels didn’t like.”
Mojo – 4/5 “Peel sessions were such important occasions for both the musicians performing their three or four tracks in the Maida Vale studio and their audience at home eagerly awaiting, with finger on the tape recorder ready to capture their favourite bands in rapture.”
Record Collector - 5/5 “Spectacular proof that punk did happen… While again homaging the great man’s unswerving radar and passion, this first in a new Peel Sessions series is a near-perfect showcase of the groups – often formed by the DJ’s listeners – who were turning music upside down on a weekly basis in that most incendiary of times.”
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EMI in partnership with the BBC are making available for the first time some incredible material from distinguished artists’ BBC Peel Sessions. Movement is the first in a series of Peel Sessions compilations. It features 41 different artists/songs, covering the hugely musically fertile - and influential - period of 1977 – 1979. From the ‘year zero’ birth of Punk, Movement includes session tracks from such era-defining and esteemed artists, as: Buzzcocks, The Adverts, The Slits, The Skids, Wire, John Cooper Clarke - as well as those who transcended the pub rock scene, and influenced the punk generation, Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury & The Blockheads – and post-punk, electronica-influenced artists such as The Monochrome Set, Magazine, Joy Division, OMD and PiL, and a selection of reggae and Two Tone artists: Steel Pulse, UB40, The Specials, Madness and The Beat.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I grew up illicitly listening to the Peel Sessions on my cassete radio when I was supposed to be asleep, so this is a real blast from the past.
Recommeded.
Recommeded.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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i used to listen to the john peel show on headphones most week nights in the late seventies because the sounds were great and it was much better than watching boring tv with my parents.
many of the songs here i listened to for the first time months before they were released on vinyl, because there were no cds or downloads in those days.
it is a good selection but there are a lot of big names missing including the sex pistols who were not invited because the producer did not want them spitting or throwing up in the studio!
no clash they attempted a session but walked out after an argument with an engineer about the basic studio equipment?
no elvis costello he recorded four peel sessions and these remain locked in the bbc vaults.
no Boomtown Rats, Pentration, Gang Of Four, Ultravox, Gary Numan and did the Heartbreakers ever perform?
for an overview of what important music was like in the late seventies this is essential listening.
year zero surely that was 1976 when the first alternative singles were released and newspaper headlines introduced angry punks to the nation.
It was all over by late 1979 when 2 tone records dominated the pop charts.
john peel was up to date of course and their first recordings can be heard on this album.
there is a good cd booklet with session details and a few b&w photos.
i am looking forward to a second volume 1980 - 1982 new wave, new romantic and possibly some nwobhm.
Movement - The Peel Sessions 1977 - 1979
many of the songs here i listened to for the first time months before they were released on vinyl, because there were no cds or downloads in those days.
it is a good selection but there are a lot of big names missing including the sex pistols who were not invited because the producer did not want them spitting or throwing up in the studio!
no clash they attempted a session but walked out after an argument with an engineer about the basic studio equipment?
no elvis costello he recorded four peel sessions and these remain locked in the bbc vaults.
no Boomtown Rats, Pentration, Gang Of Four, Ultravox, Gary Numan and did the Heartbreakers ever perform?
for an overview of what important music was like in the late seventies this is essential listening.
year zero surely that was 1976 when the first alternative singles were released and newspaper headlines introduced angry punks to the nation.
It was all over by late 1979 when 2 tone records dominated the pop charts.
john peel was up to date of course and their first recordings can be heard on this album.
there is a good cd booklet with session details and a few b&w photos.
i am looking forward to a second volume 1980 - 1982 new wave, new romantic and possibly some nwobhm.
Movement - The Peel Sessions 1977 - 1979
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
as someone who used to listen to john peel during these times it was great to rehear some of the songs long forgotten, its hard to compile this sort of comp without some average tracks but fantastic to hear these again
Most Recent Customer Reviews
excellent cd recommended
excellent cd highly recommended. Sound quality is superb as all acts are recorded live. Memories of my youth !! John Peel RIP
Published 5 months ago by I. Tandy
Peel Sessions 1977-1979
I first knew about Peel Sessions back in the metal days, thanks to Carcass and Napalm Death. John Peel really set a path for great music and attitude.
Published 5 months ago by PT
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