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Previously available as a hidden track on 'Comes With A Smile ' (Comes With A Smile, 2002.) Specially recorded for Matt Dornan's gorgeous magazine, this strange track appeared un-credited since The General Store had already appeared on an earlier issue of CWAS. The fairground noises were recorded on Brighton pier.
Previously available on the 'Vet Sounds' CD/7" (Fierce Panda, 2001.) This intriguing track about dog porn (no, really) is from the first TGS recordings with Paul Reeve producing. The title came from a video my friends Fen and Dave saw in Amsterdam.
Previously available on 'What A Concept!' (Not Lame, 2004.) I was extreemly excited to be asked to submit a track for this compilation of TFC songs since they're one of my favourite bands and definitely a big TGS inspiration. However, I knew I'd have to do something fairly radical to stand out from the the impressive list of power poppers who also featured on the album. Originally, I tried a Neil Young approach to the track (think 'Out On The Weekend') but, then the Beach Boys idea came up. Recorded on 4-track in my mum's attic, this was recorded while I was working out 'Mountains' (AKA 'Mountain Rescue') and apparently, it almost didn't make the album!
"Pride of place goes to the General Store’s dreamily Smile-esque take on ‘120 Minutes’. It’s inspired" - Uncut
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Previously available on 'Wizzard Brew' (Wizzard In Vinyl, 2003.) This track was recorded circa 1998/99 while I was still living in London and working with Jaguar. I recorded this and another track called, 'Bang It' (intended to be the 'A Side') on Jaguar's 8-track recorder.
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