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The CD looks at the early Acid Jazz scene through the 's early singles, classic old cuts that filled dance floors, and essential album tracks. This is the original sound of Acid Jazz as defined by Gilles Peterson and Edward Piller. It's aim is to sum up one of the most vibrant club scenes of the late 80s - the one true alternative to the march of house music. As well as early singles by Galliano, the Brand New Heavies and a Man Called Adam (featuring Paul Daily of Leftfield), this compilation also sees the first ever CD of the rarest Acid Jazz single. The single - King Truman's 'Like a Gun' - was in fact a pseudonym for Paul Weller and his Style Council cohorts, and was withdrawn within days because his record objected. Only 300 copies escaped and they sell for about $150. This is the first time that Paul has ever allowed it to appear on CD. Album Tracks 1. Fredrick Lies Still - Galliano 2. People Get Ready - the Brand New Heavies 3. The Killer - the Night Trains 4. Earthly Powers - a Man Called Adam 5. Haw Right Now - Patrice Rushen 6. Like a Gun - King Truman 7. Let the Good Times Roll - Quiet Boys Feat Galliano 8. Cut and Run - the Lazee Mothers 9. Got to Give - the Brand New Heavies 10. Mighty Mouse - Caesar Frazier 11. Spinning Wheel - the New Jersey Kings 12. Rejoice in Righteousness - Bukky Leo 13. Mr PC - Snowboy 14. Never Stop - Steve White
