Virgin Prunes — Over the Rainbow

The group’s label Baby released “Over the Rainbow” (LP 1985, CD 1986), a compilation of previously unreleased and rare tracks from the period up to 1983 that demonstrated just how stunningly varied Virgin Prunes material had been. A track culled from an NME compilation entitled ‘Red Nettle’ remains an unusual standout, its repetitive sampled chord structures evolving into a seductive and hypnotic piece. The influence of