{"product_id":"cottonopolis","title":"Cottonopolis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compilation of rare and previously unreleased tracks from Greater Manchester’s lesser well known bands from the last 30 years. Not household names, but bands who all deserve a place in Manchester’s musical history. Less “Unknown Pleasures” but more “Unknown Treasures”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE 1:   \u003cb\u003eProud Mary\u003c\/b\u003e were the first band to sign to Noel Gallagher’s Sour Mash label. Autograph Hunter is an unreleased demo recorded with the bands’ early line up, featuring Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets) on drums. \u003cb\u003eThe Delaplains\u003c\/b\u003e made ripples on the live circuit, and you would often find Blossoms supporting them in various Northern Quarter venues. They split after the release of their second single. The Salford based band \u003cb\u003eDeath To The Strange\u003c\/b\u003e released a handful of EPs before their demise; Peter Hook was known to sing their praises. \u003cb\u003eThe Children\u003c\/b\u003e recorded demos at Paul Weller’s studio with no physical releases until they morphed into Twisted Wheel. \u003cb\u003eOmerta\u003c\/b\u003e released 2 independent singles before a line-up change and had further success as The Slow Readers Club. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  SIDE 2: \u003cb\u003eRubber Orange\u003c\/b\u003e were one of the many Oldham bands making a name for themselves on the Manchester gig circuit in the late 80’s\/early90s and released one 12” EP. ‘Magnetized’ is by far their masterpiece and previously unreleased. \u003cb\u003eThe Broadcast\u003c\/b\u003e were another short lived Manchester band featuring John Mackie on vocals, who went onto further success in acting. They recorded a handful of tracks but never released anything. \u003cb\u003eRambo and Leroy\u003c\/b\u003e hailed from Macclesfield and after a New Order support slot, Jake Evans (vocals and guitar) was approached by Bernard Sumner and became a member of Bad Lieutenant. Their sole release, ‘Last One Standing’ was single of the week on XFM. \u003cb\u003eThe Fayre\u003c\/b\u003e, another band from Oldham were a live favourite around the same time as Twisted Wheel but called it a day after a Glastonbury appearance. \u003cb\u003eAsia Fields\u003c\/b\u003e were ‘Funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter’. Think Haircut 100 on acid. They sold 5000 copies of their debut EP and refused numerous offers from major labels at the height of Madchester.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Revival","offers":[{"title":"Grey LP","offer_id":50446985232715,"sku":"2190328","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/thumbnail_Cotton_Cover_dda7b1d3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727068189","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/cottonopolis","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}