Originally released in 1990 by Happy Mondays, ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’ captured the chaotic, euphoric spirit of the
Madchester movement, blending indie rock, acid house rhythms and funk grooves into a sound that helped reshape British
alternative music.
Featuring era-defining tracks such as ‘Step On’ and ‘Kinky Afro’, the record became both a commercial breakthrough and a cultural snapshot of a generation fuelled by dance culture and Northern nightlife. More than three decades later, its grooves, attitude and genre-blurring production still resonate strongly with contemporary audiences, influencing modern indie and electronic artists alike.
All original audio remastered from the Factory Records master tapes.
2CD edition includes original album and classic and new remixes with brand new liner notes by James Brown.
2CD version
Tracklisting:
CD1: ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’ (Remastered)
1. Kinky Afro
2. God's Cop
3. Donovan
4. Grandbag's Funeral
5. Loose Fit
6. Dennis And Lois
7. Bob's Yer Uncle
6. Step On
9. Holiday
10. Harmony
CD2: ‘Remixes’ (Remastered)
1. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
2. Rave On (Club Mix)
3. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)
4. Step On (Stuff It In Mix)
5. Kinky Groovy Afro Remix (12")
6. Loose Fit (Perfecto 12" Mix) Tokoloshe Man Hallelujah (Daniel Avery Edit)
7. Loose Fit (Shadow Child Edit)
8. Gods Cop (Anna Prior Edit)
9. Step On (Paul Oakenfold Edit)
10. Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remix)
