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The early days of the iconic Bristol Sound are captured in a new album including an exclusive re- of the very first track from Massive Attack and tracks from Smith & Mighty, Purple Penguin and more.The curated tracks are also linked in that all were originally released with bespoke original covers from legendary Bristol street artists, including Banksy and Will Barras, tying it's toVanguard's current exhibition Bristol Street Art The Evolution of a Global Movement at M Shed, Bristol, running until October.Compiled by DJ Boca 45 (Scott Hendy), Vanguard brings together the seminal tracks that defined the rebellious era which saw the birth of the Bristol Sound for the first time. Featured tracks include an exclusive re- of Any Love - the first ever track by Massive Attack released on Massive Attack Records in 1988, Smith & Mighty's breakout hit Walk On, Purple Penguin's downtempo classic Memphis and other trip hop classics. The LP celebrates the globally recognised Bristol Sound whose experimental breakbeat rhythms and influence still dominate the scene today. Along with classic tracks from the '90's into the '00's and beyond, the album uncovers lesser known cuts by some of Bristol's pioneering musicians such as One Cut and West Country hip hop's finest Aspects. Album Tracks 1. Smith & Mighty Ft Jackie Jackson InchWalk on..Inch 2. Boca 45 InchWild Style SkitInch 3. Massive Attack Ft Daddy Gee & Carlton InchAny LoveInch 4. 3PM InchBetter Late Than NeverInch 5. RPM Inch2000Inch 6. One Cut InchHorn TuneInch 7. Boca 45 InchWalls on Fire SkitInch 8. Sir Beanz Obe Ft Fog Scratch Leg Aka Junior Disprol 1. Purple Penguin InchMemphisInch 2. Numskullz InchI'm AliveInch 3. One Cut InchZombie Bomb FireInch 4. Aspects InchChinese BurnsInch 5. Atari Safari InchPlay This One for ThemInch 6. Hundred Strong InchSword Lies BrokenInch Ft Taskfor