Check out the Vinyl Villain site here, for their imaginary compilation of The Blue Aeroplanes by Mike Melville, along with an in-depth piece reasoning on the chosen tracks.
Recognising that the band had the original Bez, Mike takes a very personal look at their history, the fact that REM loved them, their on/off relationship with the majors, their ‘Welcome Stranger’ album, the fact that their B-sides were phenomenal, concluding with that ten track selection which includes the following:
- Broken & Mended (from ‘Life Model’ – 1994)
- Jacket Hangs (from ‘Swagger’ – 1990)
- Veils of Colour (A-side single – 1988)
- Fun (from ‘Beatsongs’ – 1991)
- Bright Star Catalogue (from ‘Altitude’ – 2006)
- Bury Your Love Like Treasure (from ‘Spitting Out Miracles’ – 1987)
- You Are Loved (from ‘The Loved’ E.P. – 1990)
- Detective Song (from ‘Rough Music’ – 1995)
- Breaking In My Heart (from ‘Lover & Confidante (And Other Stories Of Travel, Religion & Heartbreak)’ E.P. – 1985)
- Pony Boy (B-side ‘Yr Own World’ single – 1991)
Nice one Mike.
