SmokeStack - Discovering Newcastle (1998) - Various Artists

Surprisingly okay comp. from a government arts initiative in Newcastle. Not all Chili Peppers-esque alt. rock! Ranges from buzzy, jangle pop (Jetson) that somehow prempts Courtney Barnett, to Morrisettisms (Brooke Harvey), to the expected Tool wannabes (Zero One) to screamy brat punk and hardcore (Twin Psyche and Le Bonk). See the shred of the comp's accompanying webpage here.

Disclaimer - I couldn't find any data other than ''97' listed beside a name on the inside, so I actually have no idea if this was released in 1998 or not. If you know better, please tell me.

Also, many of these bands have short bios that can be found here.

When I think of Newcastle I think of Bloody Fist.

1. Jolly Frog    2:44    Jetson
2. Rap Song    3:49    Flat Earth Society
3. Strawberry Jam    4:22    Charlotte's Soiree
4. Dandelion    2:09    Melvin Starr
5. Shiney Car    3:04    Brooke Harvey
6. Morrisseyesque    4:14    Scott Fiddes
7. Mr. Teen    3:30    Supersonic
8. Calling Me    3:37    Zero One
9. Me    3:39    Analagy
10. Permanently Pissed    2:06    Twin Psyche
11. A New World Order    4:00    Human Tribe
12. Split    1:46    Le Bonk
13. Way To Peace    6:46    Limen 10

SmokeStack - Discovering Newcastle (1998) - Various Artists