Shop Assistants
Anthology 1985-1986
Track Listing
1. I Don't Want to Be Friends With You 2:22 2. All Day Long 1:54 3. Before I Wake 2:44 4. Caledonian Road 2:16 5. All That Ever Mattered 2:19 6. Fixed Grin 2:53 7. Somewhere in China 3:16 8. Train From Kansas City 3:46 9. Home Again 1:44 10. Seems to Be 2:26 11. All of the Time 2:27 12. What a Way to Die 2:10 13. Nature Lover 1:57 14. Looking Back 1:49 15. All Day Long (Slow version) 2:34 16. Safety Net 2:26 17. Almost Made It 2:20 18. Somewhere in China 3:00Historical Archive
Anthology 1985-1986 showcases the early sound of Shop Assistants, featuring their blend of jangly guitars and pop melodies that defined the Scottish indie pop scene. The album compiles their singles and B-sides from their formative years, highlighting their influences from the post-punk movement and capturing the youthful energy of the 1980s. The legacy of Shop Assistants is marked by their contribution to the C86 movement, inspiring future generations of indie bands with their DIY ethos and infectious hooks.