Here at Akavinyl , we have many Japanese CDs for sale, many of which have bonus tracks. We thought it high time to showcase these for you so you can know what you’re getting if you buy from us. Enjoy installment #7: more Alternative Tracks, with our host, in the clubs, Marley Walker! All of these items are available on this site. Click the links below to see more details for each.
Placebo – “Battle For The Sun” – 2009
Marley Walker: First up. Placebo. The real thing, baby. 2009 CD, Battle for the Sun. In Japan, 1 bonus track. In a Funk. Ain’t we all? Aint. We. All.
Primal Scream – “Xtrmntr” – 2000
Marley: Second up, The Primals, from their 2000 CD, Xtrmntr, no vowels allowed, that’s what was exterminated. 1 bonus track, I’m 5 Years Ahead of My Time. Join the club, mate.
Electronic – “Twisted Tenderness” – 1999
Marley: Electronic, the band, not the theme. Cheeky monkeys. 1999 CD, Twisted Tenderness, in Japan, 1 bonus track, tucked in before the original closer, King For a Day. After a tab or three, ‘aven’t we all felt that way?
Natalie Imbruglia – “Left Of The Middle” – 1998
Marley: Hot on their heels, Dr. Martha Quinn, alternative woman, Natalie Imbruglia, Left of the Middle, 1998 CD, 2 bonus tracks, this then, Frightened Child. No minors allowed in, read the bloody signs!
The White Stripes – “Elephant” – 2003
Marley: Next in line, for the firing squad, The White Stripes. 2003 CD, Elephant. 1 bonus DVD, 2 bonus tracks. Today’s, Who’s To Say? Well, I’ll tell ya. Me, as captain and commander, that’s who.
Blur – “13” – 1999
Marley: After they walk the plank, Blur. 1999 CD, 13, 1 bonus track in Japan, I Got Law, demo version. They did not change the name to 14. check your rules at the door, mate!
INXS – “Elegantly Wasted” – 1997 (Update: SOLD)
Marley: In the 7th and 8th races at this dog and pony show, INXS, Let It Ride, bonus track, 1997 CD, Elegantly Wasted. Reminds me of me wedding night.
Franz Ferdinand – “Right Thoughts Right Word Right Action” – 2013
Marley: Followed by, Franz Ferdinand, the band, not the Austrian Archduke. 2013 CD, live bonus disc, 2 bonus mixes, this, Evil Eye the Todd Terje Mix. What does one do, when both ye eyes be that way?
U2 – “The Best Of 1990-2000 & B-Sides” – 2002
Marley: I have got one more on the launch pad. So strap in, brace yourselves for lift off, and impact for that matter. U2. 2002. The Best of 1990-2000. Bonus DVD, bonus disc to boot. Salomé, the Zooromancer Mix. How many times ‘ave I got to tell ya? You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
We hope you enjoyed reading and check back next week for the 8th installment of the Akavinyl Bonus Track Spotlight.