VARIOUS ARTISTS Never Ever Land
(2008 84-track 3-CD set - one of the most innovative & influential independent record companies of its time, International Artists has gained cult status over the years, particularly amongst fans of prime American psychedelia & garage rock. Based in Houston, Texas, the label thrived under the expert guidance of its driving force, Lelan Rogers, brother of country legend Kenny Rogers! Starting out in 1965, the label hit paydirt with release #107, the 13th Floor Elevators' 'You're Gonna Miss Me', and went on to offer a home to many superb bands, including The Red Crayola, Golden Dawn, Thursday's Children, Bubble Puppy [who gave the label their other big hit single, 'Hot Smoke & Sassafras' in 1968] and many more! The set includes a 48-page booklet with a full discography and reprint of Jon Savage's legendary 1978 interview with Lelan Rogers!)
CD 1
1. The Emperors - I Want My Woman
2. The Coastliners - It's Alright
3. The 13th Floor Elevators - You're Gonna Miss Me
4. Sterling Damon - Rejected
5. The Coastliners - Wonderful You
6. Thursday's Children - Dominoes
7. The Chaparrels - I Tried So Hard
8. The Chayns - See It Thru
9. The Patterns - In My Own Time
10. Sterling Damon - My Last Letter
11. The Chayns - Night Time (Is The Right Time)
12. Thursday's Children - A Part Of You
13. The 13th Floor Elevators - Fire Engine
14. Thursday's Children - Air Conditioned Man
15. Lost & Found - 25 mph
16. The Chayns - There's Something Wrong In This
17. Thursday's Children - Help, Murder, Police
18. The Golden Dawn - Reaching Out You
19. Thursday's Children - You Can Forget About That
20. The 13th Floor Elevators - Tried To Hide
21. The Golden Dawn - A Nice Surprise
22. The Red Crayola - Pink Stainless Tail
23. Inner Scene - Communication Breakdown
24. The 13th Floor Elevators - I Don't Ever Want To Come Down
CD 2
1. The Bubble Puppy - Hot Smoke & Sassafras
2. The Golden Dawn - Starvation
3. The 13th Floor Elevators - Scarlet & Gold
4. Lost & Found - Everybody's Here
5. The Red Crayola - War Sucks
6. The Rubyatt - Ever Ever Land
7. The Shayds - Search The Sun
8. The Golden Dawn - My Time
9. The 13th Floor Elevator - Slip Inside This House
10. Lost & Found - When Will You come Through
11. Endle St Cloud - Tell Me What's Happening
12. The Bubble Puppy - If I Had A Reason
13. Ginger Valley - Ginger
14. The Rubyatt - If I Were A Carpenter
15. The Bubble Puppy - Days Of Our Time
16. Lost & Found - Professor Black
17. Endle St Cloud - Quest For Beauty
18. The Bubble Puppy - A Gathering Of Promises
19. Lost & Found - Forever Lasting Plastic Words
20. The Bubble Puppy - I’ve Got To Reach You
21. The 13th Floor Elevator - She Lives In A Time Of Her Own
23. The Red Crayola - Nickle Niceness
24. The Red Crayola - Hurricane Fighter Plane
25. Endle St Cloud - Come Through
26. Ginger Valley - Country Life
27. Endle St Cloud - This Is Love
28. The Red Crayola - Vile Vile Grass
29. Lost & Found - Living Eye
30. The 13th Floor Elevators - 60 Second Radio Spot
CD 3
1. Roky Erikson Interview
2. Arnim & Hamilton - Pepperman
3. The Chayns - Live With The Moon
4. Sonny Hall - Battle Of The Moon
5. Disciples Of Shaftesbury - Times Gone By
6. Beauregarde - Popcorn Popper
7. Big Walter - Breakfast In Bed
8. Lightin' Hopkins - Black Ghost
9. Beauregarde - Mama Taught Me How To Jellyroll
10. Johnny Williams - Honey Child
11. Frankie & Johnny - Sweet Thang
12. Dave Allen - Terp
13. The Bubble Puppy - Hurry Sundown
14. Disciples Of Shaftesbury - My Cup Is Full
15. Kathy Clarke - A Little Girl Called Sad
16. Lightnin' Hopkins - Baby Child
17. The Shayds - Bring Your Love
18. Arnim & Hamilton - Walkin' Midnight Coffee Break
19. The 13th Floor Elevators - Splash 1
20. The 13th Floor Elevators - Right Track Now
21. Billy Wade McKnight - Trouble Comings On
22. Lost & Found - Let Me Be
23. Kathy Clarke - My Summer Prayer
24. Billy Wade McKnight - I Need Your Love
25. Lightnin' Hopkins - Mini Skirt
26. Dave Allen - C.C. Rider
27. The Bubble Puppy - Lonely
28. Tom Harvey - So AH In Love
29. Frankie & Johnny - Times Gone By [Intro]
30. The 13th Floor Elevators - Will The Circle Remain Unbroken
Release date: Monday 21 January 2008