A big crossover classic for the champions
of the Minneapolis scene – their first for Sire and featuring some
of the greatest rock songs
of the 80s, be it college radio, mainstream or any thing – greatness period! The sound is a bit more polished than the Twin Tone years, but there's no scrubbing out the shambling attitude, and
truth be told, the more soul-searching material here is some
of the best stuff they'd ever record. Includes the all time classics "Left
Of The Dial" and "Hold My Life", plus "Little Mascara, Lay It Down Clown", "I'll Buy", "Kiss Me On The Bus", "Waitress In The Sky", "Swingin Party", and "Here Comes A Regular". This massive set really adds a hell
of a lot
of great material to the album: CD1 and the LP feature the Ed Stasium mix
of the record. CD2 features the 2023 remaster
of the record. CD3 features
Sons Of No One, 15 rare and unreleased demos and alternate cuts – including "Can't Hardly Wait (cello version)" and "Having Fun". CD4 features Not Ready For Prime Time – an unreleased 1986 live performance in its entirety, recorded at Cabaret Metro in Chicago – one that we're proud to say we attended!