About this item

This expanded edition of 'Some Friendly' celebrates their landmark 1990 debut album. The 20 songs on this release include the original album plus a selection of bonus tracks curated especially for this release by Tim Burgess. The album has been newly remastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road and will be pressed on double white vinyl with a printed inner gatefold sleeve.

The Charlatans formed in 1988 and released their debut single 'Indian Rope' in early 1990. They began recording 'Some Friendly' shortly after with producer Chris Nagle. The blistering lead single, 'The Only One I Know' was their first top-10 hit, and is still their most popular song. Two additional singles followed with 'Then' and 'Sproston Green'.

The band’s success comes not just from their ability to be able to ride the groove but also from their talent for writing standout songs. These were the gifts that made them among the greatest British survivors of our time, rolling through tragedy and stylistic changes to amass a terrific body of work - one that was modern enough to play in clubs but classicist enough to stand the test of time, and one that continues to grow to this day.

TRACK LISTING

1. You're Not Very Well
2. White Shirt
3. The Only One I Know
4. Opportunity
5. Then
6. 109 Pt.2
7. Polar Bear
8. Believe You Me
9. Flower
10. Sonic
11. Sproston Green
12. Then [7” Mix]
13. Taurus Moaner
14. Then [Alternate Take]
15. Taurus Moaner [Instrumental]
16. Over Rising
17. Happen To Die [Edit]
18. Way Up There
19. Opportunity Three
20. Happen To Die [Full Length]