Description
Compilation – WBCN Naked Too (A Companion Collection Of Unreleased Performances) – Compact Disc
WBCN Naked Too is a compilation album that pays homage to the legendary radio station WBCN and its influential role in promoting alternative and progressive rock music. The album features a diverse collection of tracks from various artists, showcasing the station’s commitment to supporting groundbreaking and boundary-pushing music.
The title Naked Too is a reference to WBCN’s original compilation album ‘WBCN Naked,’ released in 1989. Just like its predecessor, ‘WBCN Naked Too’ presents a raw and unfiltered representation of the music that defined an era, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known artists who made a significant impact on the alternative music scene.
The compilation album covers a wide range of genres, including rock, punk, new wave, and more. It serves as a time capsule of the music that shaped the alternative rock movement, capturing the rebellious spirit and countercultural ethos that WBCN embraced.
The tracklist of WBCN Naked Too includes songs from iconic artists such as Iggy Pop, Creed, David Bowie, Barenaked Ladies, and Eve 6, among others. These tracks are often fan favorites or represent pivotal moments in the artists’ careers, further solidifying their place in music history.
In addition to well-known artists, the compilation also features lesser-known or underground bands that received significant airplay and support from WBCN. These tracks offer a glimpse into the station’s commitment to discovering and promoting emerging talent, making ‘WBCN Naked Too’ a treasure trove for music enthusiasts seeking new and exciting sounds.
The album serves as a testament to WBCN’s impact on the music landscape and its role in fostering a sense of community among alternative music fans. It captures the essence of an era when radio stations played a crucial role in introducing listeners to cutting-edge music, and WBCN, in particular, became a beacon for alternative rock enthusiasts.
WBCN Naked Too provides both a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who experienced the heyday of WBCN and an educational experience for younger generations interested in exploring the roots of alternative music. With its carefully curated selection of tracks, the compilation serves as a tribute to the station’s influential legacy and the vibrant music scene it championed.
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Track Listing
Creed – My Own Prison (Naked At WBCN 11/20/97)
David Bowie – Dead Man Walking (Live At Fort Apache 4/8/97)
Barenaked Ladies – The Old Apartment (Naked At WBCN 7/30/98)
Scott Weiland – Mockingbird Girl (Live At the WBCN River Rave 5/31/98)
Semisonic – Closing Time (Naked At WBCN 8/9/98)
Jewel – Who Will Save Your Soul (Naked At WBCN 8/3/95)
Marcy Playground – Sex And Candy (Naked At WBCN 1/21/98)
Guster – Airport Song (Naked At WBCN 7/8/98)
Eve 6 – Inside Out (Naked At WBCN 5/7/98)
Fastball – The Way (Naked At WBCN 4/1/98)
Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight (Live At The Paradise Rock Club 8/31/98)
Folk Implosion – Natural One (Naked At WBCN 4/3/97)
Iggy Pop – The Passenger (Live At The Channel 7/19/88)
