Fire Records The Wasted Years - 4 CD Set with Hardback Book

Experience a definitive collection from The Jazz Butcher with The Wasted Years, released by Fire Records. This comprehensive 4 x CD set brings together essential tracks and captures the unique musical energy that defined the era from 1983 to 1986. Featuring standout titles like 'Bath Of Bacon', 'A Scandal In Bohemia', 'Sex And Travel', and 'Distressed Gentlefolk', this collection is a must-have for fans of indie and alternative rock. Every disc has been remastered by Brian Pyle to ensure high-quality sound reproduction. The set includes a 20-page hardback book, providing a deep dive into the history and context of these recordings. As noted by Pete Kember of Spacemen 3, the music blends influences from The Velvet Underground and Syd Barrett with the new wave sounds of the time. This release serves as a musical archive for those looking to explore the influential work of the Butcher during a prolific period in alternative music history.