20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Material Issue
Released: May 16, 2006
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Released: May 16, 2006
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It's a shame it took so long for somebody to put out a Material Issue compilation, especially in the wake of collections from far lesser bands of the era like EMF, Screaming Trees, and Ned's Atomic...
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Telecommando Americano
Released: May 20, 1997
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Released: May 20, 1997
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It's hard not to listen to Telecommando Americano and feel a sense of loss, given that guitarist/songwriter Jim Ellison commited suicide shortly after completing the recording of these 11 songs....
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Goin' Through Your Purse
Released: Aug 30, 1994
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Released: Aug 30, 1994
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A must-have for any power-pop fan, Goin' Through Your Purse was recorded live at the Metro in Chicago on June 4, 1994. Though the packaging only lists seven titles, this is a full-length release....
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Freak City Soundtrack
Released: Mar 8, 1994
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Released: Mar 8, 1994
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If anyone knows power pop, it's Mike Chapman. Having produced everyone from Blondie and the Knack to Sweet and Scandal, Chapman is an undisputed master when it comes to uniting guitar-powered rock...
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International Pop Overthrow
Released: Feb 5, 1991
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Released: Feb 5, 1991
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A title like International Pop Overthrow suggests a far more revolutionary and ambitious approach than what Material Issue actually served up on its first album -- Jim Ellison doesn't sound like he...
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Destination Universe
Released: March 1992
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Released: March 1992
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Led by frontman Jim Ellison, Material Issue produced some of the '90s most memorable power-pop moments by combining the best elements of Cheap Trick and Shoes. Destination Universe, the band's...
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Diane
Released: 1991
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Released: 1991
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Released on the heels of their marginally successful International Pop Overthrow LP, this single sees Material Issue present some of their catchiest early Brit-pop-styled hits with plenty of flair...
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