NEW CD's / Reegs, The - The Reegs (definitive collection; 2009)
(item no.: 720)

Label: Blue Apple Music
Released: July 2009

The Reegs were formed in 1988 by ex-Chameleons Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies together with vocalist Gary Lavery.

This is a definitive collection of The Reegs back catalogue, featuring all of the tracks from their two out of print albums 'Return of the Sea Monkeys' and 'Rock The Magic Rock' plus b-sides and alternative versions, including a brand new recording of Bosnia, with Dave Fielding on lead vocals.

Also featured are two tracks co-written and performed by Manchester street poet Reckless Robbie. The 2-cd set is presented in a super-jewel box with brand new artwork by Reg Smithies. Booklet includes song lyrics.

This is a must have release for any fan of The Chameleons - or indeed, any of the many bands they inspired.