Vex - New Sick Music - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2012 compilation by influential writer and humorist John Dowie, acclaimed by many as Britain's first 'alternative comedian', and an unlikely early signing to Factory Records. Feted by Tony Wilson of Factory as a new wave Lenny Bruce, Dowie went on to record with Martin Hannett and Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoia's (all featured here), before moving on to stage and television work, and finally retiring from stand-up in 1991. 'The most influential comedian you've never heard of,' offers Dave Cohen. 'John Dowie performed art house proto Alterative Comedy before it even had a name,' adds Stewart Lee. 'He was tired of it by the time the tropes he's established became commonplace, and then he just sort of slipped away.' This remastered compilation CD includes all tracks from the original singles released between 1977 and 1981, as well as unreleased demos recorded with the Smirks, Albertos and Fabulous Poodles, plus live material recorded in 1985. The booklet features detailed liner notes by Stewart Lee, Dave Cohen and James Nice, plus cover art by Ralph Steadman.

Vexds Degenerate was the second ever dubstep album, released in the fertile year of 2005, it encapsulated the sound of two musicians inspiring the scene and in return being inspired. Skrillex has cited Degenerate as the album which inspired him to start producing. Before they caused too much damage Vexd split in 2008. Jamie went on to success under the name Kuedo with acclaimed releases on Planet Mu and Roly Porter released three amazing albums on Subtext records.

Marking the first chapter of Hospital Records' 2020 story is the return of their flagship compilation series, 'Sick Music 2020'. Loaded with 25 brand new tracks from the world of drum & bass, ranging from fresh original productions to exclusive new remixes and future classics from the Hospital Records family and some very special guests.The album kicks off the year with first-class sonics from the likes of LondonElektricity, Kings Of The Rollers, S.P.Y, Grafix, Inja, Fred V, Unglued, Urbandawn, DRS & Dynamite, Kanine and more.The charismatic mic champion Degs and production powerhouse Unglued have teamed up on 'Levitate Your Mind' - stocked with feel-good vibrations, bouncing bass and soulful flows. After the carnage caused by Kings Of The Rollers You Got Me' it's got an equally monstrous remix treatment from Brazillian mastermind S.P.Y. 'Sick Music 2020' also sees exclusive new remixes of house legends Todd Terry and Roberto Surace by Serum and Unglued.R&B meets classical drum & bass in Keeno's 'I Wonder' with it's bittersweet soul and first-class string work, featuring the sublime vocal workings of Ellie Madison. Connoisseur of soulful D+B, Nu Tone brings a timeless dose of classic liquid magic on 'The Moment' ft. Lea Lea. Lyrical legends DRS & Dynamite are highly acclaimed throughout the world of D+B for their distinctive MC styles, and it's an honour for Hospital Records to have their first official as a duo on 'Sick Music 2020'. 'Fix It All' is an all-star affair, featuring Hospital Records' head honcho London Elektricity on production.CD 1 Grafix - Blue Dreams / Degs - Levitate Your Mind feat. Unglued / Keeno- I Wonder feat. Ellie Madison / Fred V - Sad Jungle / DRS & Dynamite - Fix It All feat. London Elektricity / Nu Tone - The Moment feat. Lea Lea / Todd Terry- Bounce To The Beat Serum Remix / Kings Of The Rollers - You Got Me S.P.Y Re-mix / Urbandawn -