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I.R.S. Records Presents The Best of The Cutting Edge Volumes I & II
The Cutting Edge first aired in 1983 (a precursor to 120 minutes) on MTV providing viewers with a rare opportunity to intimately voyage the sounds, thoughts, work spaces and living quarters of the most interesting artists on the cutting edge of music. Host Peter Zaremba (of the fabulous Fleshtones) added levity with his wit and love of music and musicians. Artists features in this compilation include R.E.M., Squeeze, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robyn Hitchcock, Tom Waits, The Blasters, Stan Ridgeway, Husker Du, X, The Alarm, The Fleshtones, Hoodoo Gurus, Jonathan Richman, The Smithereens, The DB's, Let's Active; also bonus appearances by Henry Rollins and Willie Dixon.
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Plot Summary
This compilation album features a curated selection of influential tracks from the post-punk and alternative rock era, primarily showcasing artists signed to I.R.S. Records. The collection aims to highlight the diverse and innovative sounds that defined the label during its peak years, offering a retrospective look at a pivotal period in independent music history.
Critical Reception
As a compilation album, critical reception often focuses on the track selection and its representation of the I.R.S. Records catalog. Reviews generally praise the inclusion of seminal tracks from important alternative bands, while some may note the subjective nature of 'best of' compilations and potential omissions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comprehensive selection of key tracks from a significant independent label.
Appreciated as a valuable historical document of the post-punk and alternative rock scene.
Some listeners may desire deeper cuts or a different sequencing of the featured songs.
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Fun Fact
I.R.S. Records was founded by Miles Copeland III in 1979 and became a significant force in independent music, launching the careers of bands like R.E.M., The Go-Go's, and The Police.
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