That’s right, it’s once again time to shamelessly rip off another Avocado’s header gimmick! In 1991, Pravda Records had a fun idea – why not have modern bands do a tribute to all of the K-Tel compilation albums they grew up with? This album was the result. It’s especially notable for one track, a cover of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ “Jackie Blue” by the Smashing Pumpkins that was recorded during the sessions for their first album “Gish”.
The Slugs – Hooked On A Feeling
The Sneetches With Shoes – I Wanna Be With You
Smashing Pumpkins – Jackie Blue
The Farmers – Crocodile Rock
Material Issue – Little Willy
Trenchmouth – That’s The Way (I Like It)
The Reivers – Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)
No Empathy – The Night Chicago Died
The Sinatras – Shannon
Cheer-Accident – Theme From Shaft
The Service – Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
Young Fresh Fellows – Black Betty
Spies Who Surf – Hocus Pocus
The New Duncan Imperials – Convoy
13 Nightmares – Everything I Own
M.O.T.O. – Dancing In The Moonlight
God’s Acre – Mississippi Queen
Poster Children – I Feel Love
Boom Hank – Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne
Mojo Nixon & The Second Edition – Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
WordPress won’t let me embed a YouTube playlist so click here for a playlist with all twenty songs. For the embed, I’ll go with the first track and my personal favorite – a high-energy cover of “Hooked On A Feeling” by The Slugs.
Have fun posting!