Barnardo's, Whetstone (again). Charity shoppers who inspect the CD shelves will be all too familiar with R.E.M.'s orange-spined
Monster – seemingly one of the easiest-to-find of all compact discs. Less commonly seen are pre-megastar back-catalogue items by the group, such as
Lifes Rich Pageant (sic). I'm shocked to learn that "literate frontman" Michael Stipe didn't want an apostrophe. In fact, Peter Buck is quoted as saying “We all hate apostrophes. Michael insisted and I agreed that there's never been a good rock album that's had an apostrophe in the title." Untrue. What about this lot for starters?
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by the Incredible String Band
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It's Alive by the Ramones
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
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This Nation’s Saving Grace by The Fall
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Tonight's the Night by Neil Young
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The World Won't Listen by The Smiths
Almost reassuringly, Shania and Britney put in their usual appearances. Shelf analysts will enjoy the neat symmetry of the
Island Paradise CD sitting beside the (unrelated)
Island Story disc. Also shown, from left: Beth Rowley, Basement Jaxx, James Bond Themes, The Stranglers, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus. No purchase made.
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