Various Bob Stanley Presents - 76 In The Shade (2-LP)

(Ace Records) 21 tracks, gatefold cover
Another thematic sampler compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley ('English Weather', 'Tears Of Technology' etc.).
The summer of 1976 has gone down in history as one of the hottest summers in the world, not only where it's always warm at that time, but also in England.
Bowie's 'Station To Station' or a 'Best Of' by Abba must have been the soundtrack for these months. Time to put together some radio hits that were not so much in focus, but had a big impact on the summer of 1976.
Jefferson Starship, David Ruffin, Steve Miller Band, Liverpool Express, Blue Mink or even Cliff Richard are represented on the carefully curated sampler