Mod Mania
A Truly British Phenomenon
Release Date: April 26th Label: UMTV
The mod revival starts now with the launch of this definitive double CD, showcasing the greatest tracks that defined a generation.
Rediscover the sub-culture of mods: the flamboyant fashion, screeching scooters and constant clubbing which is epitomised through hit tracks from the likes of The Who, The Kinks, Georgie Fame, The Spencer Davis Group and The Small Faces. The distinctive blending of British Rhythm and Blues and classic American Soul is revitalised on this superb double disc album, providing the soundtrack to the days when a fishtail parka covered a sharply dressed teenager in a post-war Britain.
This is not to overshadow the mod revival of the late 70s, where classic artists such as Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, Purple Hearts and the biggest of them all The Jam produced timeless anthems which united the scooter wielding modernists.
The third wave of mod culture is already upon us. The Who played this year’s Super Bowl and revisited their classic Quadrophenia soundtrack, reproducing the album in its entirety during a live performance at the Albert Hall and this Autumn also sees the eagerly awaited remake of the iconic British movie Brighton Rock. Starring Sam Riley, Pete Postlethwaite and Helen Mirren, this rewritten interpretation brings the story forward into the 60s and features legions of mods, an assembly of scooters and of course, their music. Fred Perry and Ben Sherman are releasing their new mod fashion ranges and Paul Weller (The Modfather) of featured band The Jam was recently crowned a God Like Genius at this year’s NME Awards. Last year’s Ska Mania has sold over 150,000 copies and Mod Mania is also set for mass appeal to the in crowd.
You may not have to worry about the threat of rockers and police anymore, but the music lives on. It’s time to rev up that Lambretta and get ready for Mod Mania.
Proposed Track Listing:
| CD1 | CD 2 |
| 01. Th Small Faces – Sha La La La Lee | 01. The Who – My Generation |
| 02. Spencer Davis – Keep On Running | 02. The Jam – A Town Called Malice |
| 03. The Jam – The Modern World | 03. The Kinks – You Really Got Me |
| 04. The Kinks – All Day And All Of The Night | 04. Joe Tex – Show Me |
| 05. The Lambrettas – Poison Ivy | 05. Little Carl Carlton – Competition Ain’t Nothing |
| 06. Chuck Woods – Seven Days Too Long | 06. Gloria Jones – Tainted Love |
| 07. Booker T & The M.G’s – Green Onions | 07. Ramsey Lewis – Wade In The Water |
| 08. The Capitols – Cool Jerk | 08. The Marvelettes – I’ll Keep Holding On |
| 09. Frank Wilson – Do I Love You | 09. Fontella Bass – Rescue Me |
| 10. Secret Affair – Time For Action | 10. Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up |
| 11. Purple Hearts – Millions Like Us | 11. The Supremes – Stoned Love |
| 12. The Chords – Maybe Tomorrow | 12. Isley Brothers – Behind A Painted Smile |
| 13. Smokey Robinson – Going To A Go Go | 13. Ray Charles – What I Say |
| 14. Martha Reeves – Jimmy Mac | 14. The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin |
| 15. Four Tops – Standing In The Shadow Of Love | 15. The Small Faces – All Or Nothing |
| 16. R Dean Taylor – There’s A Ghost In My House | 16. The Long Tall Story – On The Streets Again |
| 17. Al Wilson – The Snake | 17. Secret Affair – My World |
| 18. Georgie Fame – Yeah Yeah | 18. The Kingsmen – Louie Louie |
| 19. The Small Faces – Tin Soldier | 19. Wynder K. Frog – Green Door |
| 20. Squire – Walking Down The Kings Road | 20. Martha Reeves – Nowhere To Run |
| 21. Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour | 21. Jackie Wilson – Higher & Higher |
| 22. Dobie Gray – Out On The Floor
| 22. The Temptations – Ain’t To Proud Too Beg |
| 23. The Velvelettes – Needle In A Haystack
| 23. Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools |
| 24. Showstoppers – Ain’t Nothing But A House Party
| 24. Dobie Gray – The In Crowd |
| 25. Junior Walker – (I’m A) Road Runner
| 25. Stevie Wonder – Travelin’ Man |