Fruits de Mer Records (intro 9)
The Chemistry Set from UK started already in 1987 and definitely are one of my favourite bands that have released stuff on Fruits de Mer. This double CD-r compilation is the ninth in the series on the label including 25 tracks mostly released by FdM, all remastered for the release. Dave and Paul chose the tracks that were the best and closest to their hearts and made a great job at it too. When the disc one starts with the amazing cover of Del Shannon’s “Silver Birch” you know you are in for a real treat… These guys really don’t let the listener down!
I don’t have the time, space or energy to get through all the tracks here, but I have reviewed all their FdM releases here before, so you can search the old reviews. Let’s just say that this compilation is full of killer covers of the old psych classics and their own compositions are of just as high quality. We also get some cool remixes by Astralasia’s Swordfish and other rarities and oddities. As their releases usually are sold-out very soon, this double set is a very welcome and useful addition to any psych rock fan’s collection. Unfortunately I’m a bit late with my review (the release date was last month), and the album seems to be already sold-out at Fruits de Mer shop, but I’m sure you can still locate a copy somewhere! Best of luck.
thechemistryset.bandcamp.com/
www.fruitsdemerrecords.com/chemsetintro.html
