Keep the Circle: B-Sides and Udder Stuff
Inspiral Carpets · 2007
127 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic mix of jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and eclectic influences that encapsulate the spirit of '90s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Garage Full of Flowers (Debris Flexi version) — This version offers a rawer take compared to its original release, highlighting the band's early experimental edge while maintaining their signature melodic charm.
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Commercial Reign — With its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies Inspiral Carpets' ability to blend humor with astute social commentary, embodying their distinct sound.
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So Far — This brief but poignant track captures a moment of introspection, showcasing the band’s talent for crafting concise yet impactful songs.
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Gold Top (Who's Sane mix) — This mix presents an alternative perspective on one of their popular tracks, showcasing how the band embraced different interpretations and styles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied peaks
- eclectic mix for curious listeners
- patient exploration of hidden gems
- two-halves listening experience
- wave-like pacing for deep engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer single-track instant gratification
- avoid lengthy, experimental pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2007, Inspiral Carpets had reformed after a hiatus that began in 1995, making this compilation their first release since their reunion. This album showcases B-sides and previously unreleased tracks, providing a retrospective look at their evolution from the Madchester scene to a broader alternative rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Charlatans· Happy Mondays· Oasis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Garage Full of Flowers (Debris Flexi version) 3:46
- 2 Commercial Reign 4:39
- 3 Directing Traffic 2:37
- 4 So Far 2:12
- 5 Planecrash 16:36
- 6 Out of Time 2:22
- 7 Move In 5:48
- 8 Tune for a Family 2:55
- 9 Seeds of Doubt 1:52
- 10 Gold Top (Who's Sane mix) 3:37
- 11 Gold Top 6:29
- 12 I'll Keep It in Mind 3:18
- 13 Skidoo 7:00
- 15 The Wind Is Calling Your Name 4:30
- 16 St. Kilda (instrumental) 4:08
- 17 I Know I'm Losing You 6:33
- 18 Boomerang 5:27
- 19 Lost in Space Again 5:26
- 20 It's Only a Paper Moon 5:50
- 21 I'm Alive 4:58
- 22 Saturn 5 3:58
- 23 Well of Seven Heads 4:40
- 24 Two Cows 1:50
- 25 Going Down 3:23
- 26 We Can Do Everything 3:21
- 27 Inside of You 3:31
- 28 Cobra (Satanic Wurlie mix) 2:44
- 29 Uniform (Scripka mix) 3:50
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