I had completely forgotten about the No Alternative compilation, until I listened to a podcast about it the other day. I remember playing the CD a fair bit, but I don’t seem to have it now. I might have borrowed it from someone and given it back.
Posting this track because I was (and still am) a big fan of Kiwi bands of the era, and I was pretty stoked that The Verlaines and Straitjacket Fits, two of my favourites, were included. As far as I know, Heavy 33 didn’t get a release anywhere else and only popped up later on their “Greatest” compliation.
Always remember this for the hidden Nirvana track
Vaguely remember seeing this album around. Thanks for the hidden track reminder - any recollection of the song name?
According to Wikipedia’s track listing, it was Sappy (which might at the time have had the name “verse chorus verse”) :)
Correct. Great song.
Late reply, but apparently it was also known as “Verse, Chorus, Verse” which rings a bell from that time of life.
I also came across the No Alternative website. Put a lot of this album into perspective for me! Things I sorta knew where going on but make a lot more sense in hindsight and just being old enough to follow it.
Thank you for this, I hadn’t dug very deep, and that was a fascinating read. :) I didn’t realise that was why the Nirvana song was hidden away, or all the accompanying media with it!
This shall be what I listen to today at work :) thank you for reminding me about it and the link!
The Pavement song was so good. Unseen Power of the Picket Fence
