Inspired by the best in 60s sounds (Mod, garage, pop-art, psychedelia freakbeat), The Aardvarks were formed in the mid-1980s in Ealing, West London, as part of the same scene which eventually reared Kula Shaker. For many years, they were one of the most popular bands on the Mod and 60s Revival circuit, issuing a string of acclaimed 45s on labels such as Screaming Apple and Detour.
The Aardvarks' 12-year lifespan is remembered on this compilation, built around their 1995 album for Delerium, Bargain, while also offering an equal number of choice tracks from elsewhere.
The 'Varks tasted brief fame in the 90s, appearing on the James Whale TV Show and even supporting Bonnie Tyler!
01 Bargain Day 02 Cheyenne Woman 03 The Office No. 1 04 Girl On A Bike 05 Fly My Plane 06 Mr Inertia 07 Arthur C. Clarke 08 When The Morning Comes 09 Fifty Hertz Man 10 You're My Loving Friend 11 Merry Go Round 12 Time To Fly
13 Drive Me Wild 14 Arthur C. Clarke [ep Version] 15 The Office No. 1 [ep Version] 16 Save My Soul 17 On My Way 18 You're My Loving Way [single Version] 19 Hold On 20 Cheyenne Woman [early Version] 21 Merry Go Round [early Version] 22 Threw Her A Line 23 In The Crowd 24 Buttermilk Boy 25 Bad Clothes