Heaven & Hell - A Tribute to The Velvet Underground
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Heaven & Hell - A Tribute to The Velvet Underground is a series of tribute albums released by Imaginary Records
Imaginary Records
Imaginary Records was an independent record label based in Heywood, Lancashire, England, which specialised mainly in indie rock and post-punk. It was created and owned by Alan Duffy, known for his lyrical contributions to Porcupine Tree's first two albums, On the Sunday of Life and Up the...

 in the UK dedicated to The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...

. While not technically part of the series, Imaginary Records also released another tribute album to The Velvet Underground, called Fifteen Minutes
Fifteen Minutes: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground
Fifteen Minutes: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground was an album released by Imaginary Records in the UK in 1994. The album consisted of contemporary artists performing cover versions of songs by The Velvet Underground...

which is in fact merely a compilation of fourteen tracks from the three Heaven & Hell albums.

Volume one

  1. Chapterhouse
    Chapterhouse
    For the religious buildings, see Chapter houseChapterhouse are a British shoegazing band originally of the early 1990s, from Reading, Berkshire, England. Formed in 1987 by Andrew Sherriff and Stephen Patman, the band began performing alongside Spacemen 3...

     – "Lady Godiva's Operation
    Lady Godiva's Operation
    "Lady Godiva's Operation" is a song by American avant-garde rock band The Velvet Underground, appearing on their second album, White Light/White Heat . The lyrics to the first half of the song describe Lady Godiva...

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  2. The Telescopes
    The Telescopes
    The Telescopes were formed in 1987 by Stephen Lawrie and could best be described as a noise/space rock band - the Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and Spacemen 3 being influences and contemporaries.-History:...

     – "Candy Says"
  3. Nirvana
    Nirvana (band)
    Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...

     – "Here She Comes Now
    Here She Comes Now
    "Here She Comes Now" is the fourth track appearing on The Velvet Underground's second album, White Light/White Heat, released in 1968. The performance and mix of the song are both simple and traditional, making it somewhat distinct from the other five songs on the album, all of which contain some...

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  4. The Wedding Present
    The Wedding Present
    The Wedding Present are a British indie rock group based in Leeds, England, formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Lost Pandas. The band's music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four to more varied forms...

     – "She's My Best Friend"
  5. Buffalo Tom
    Buffalo Tom
    Buffalo Tom is an alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1986. Its principal members are guitarist Bill Janovitz, bassist Chris Colbourn, and drummer Tom Maginnis. The band's name is derived from the band Buffalo Springfield and the first name of the drummer.-Career:Dinosaur Jr...

     – "All Tomorrow's Parties
    All Tomorrow's Parties
    "All Tomorrow's Parties" is a song by The Velvet UndergroundAll Tomorrow's Parties may also refer to:* All Tomorrow's Parties , an annual festival in England...

    "
  6. James
    James (band)
    James are a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American College Radio hit "Laid"...

     – "Sunday Morning
    Sunday Morning (The Velvet Underground song)
    "Sunday Morning" is a song by The Velvet Underground. It is the opening track on their 1967 debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico. It was also released as a single in 1966 with "Femme Fatale".-Recording:...

    "
  7. Screaming Trees
    Screaming Trees
    Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period...

     – "What Goes On"
  8. The Motorcycle Boy
    The Motorcycle Boy
    The Motorcycle Boy were an indie pop band formed in East Kilbride, Scotland, in 1987 by former members of Meat Whiplash and The Shop Assistants....

     – "Run Run Run
    Run Run Run (Velvet Underground song)
    "Run Run Run" is a song by The Velvet Underground originally released on the band's 1967 debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico.The song was written on the back of an envelope by Lou Reed while he and the band were on their way to a gig at the Café Bizarre...

    "
  9. Terry Bickers
    Terry Bickers
    Terry Bickers is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock bands The House of Love and Levitation...

    /Bradleigh Smith – "I'm Set Free"
  10. Ride
    Ride (band)
    Ride were a British alternative rock band that formed in 1988 in Oxford, England, consisting of Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Laurence "Loz" Colbert, and Steve Queralt. The band were initially part of the "shoegazing" scene. Following the break-up of the band in 1996, members moved on to various other...

     – "European Son
    European Son
    "European Son" is a song written and performed by the American experimental rock band The Velvet Underground. It appears as the final track on their 1967 debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico. It is also the album's longest song at more than seven and a half minutes."European Son" is dedicated...

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Volume two

  1. Beef
    Beef (band)
    Beef is a Dutch band, formed out of an underground radio show called "The Chop Shop" in 1999.While generally classified as reggae, their music is actually a combination of many different styles.- Biography/Discography/History :...

     – "Femme Fatale
    Femme Fatale (song)
    "Femme Fatale" is a song by The Velvet Underground from their 1967 debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico. At producer Andy Warhol's request, band frontman Lou Reed wrote the song about Warhol superstar Edie Sedgwick...

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  2. The Fatima Mansions – Lady Godiva's Operation"
  3. The Mock Turtles
    The Mock Turtles
    The Mock Turtles are a Manchester based indie rock band, formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1985, who enjoyed some success in the early 1990s...

     – "Pale Blue Eyes
    Pale Blue Eyes
    "Pale Blue Eyes" is a song written by Lou Reed and performed by The Velvet Underground. It was included on the band's eponymous 1969 album The Velvet Underground....

    "
  4. Revenge
    Revenge (band)
    Revenge was a band formed by New Order bassist Peter Hook and Lavolta Lakota and Rawhead singer Davyth Hicks on guitar and vocals, and Chris Jones . Revenge formed after New Order's hiatus in 1989-1990 and played their final gigs in January 1993...

     – "White Light/White Heat
    White Light/White Heat (song)
    "White Light/White Heat" is a song by American avant-garde rock band The Velvet Underground, the title track on their second album, released in 1968. It is a fast, relatively aggressive start to the album, similar to the punk rock genre it would ultimately influence.The song's vocals are performed...

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  5. The Reegs – "All Tomorrow's Parties"
  6. Bill Nelson
    Bill Nelson (musician)
    Bill Nelson is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter and experimental musician...

     and The Roy Rodgers Rocketeers – "Lonesome Cowboy Bill"
  7. Echo & the Bunnymen
    Echo & the Bunnymen
    Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas had joined as the band's drummer, and their debut...

     – "Foggy Notion"
  8. Levellers 5 – "Some Kinda Love"
  9. Shelleyan Orphan
    Shelleyan Orphan
    Shelleyan Orphan is a British alternative music group, that peaked during the 1980s and early 1990s.-Career:In 1980, Caroline Crawley and Jemaur Tayle met in Bournemouth, England, where they discovered a mutual appreciation of poet Percy Bysshe Shelley...

     – "Who Loves the Sun"
  10. Hurrah!
    Hurrah!
    Hurrah! were a British jangle pop band formed in the early 1980s and active until 1991. Two band members traded off lead vocals on track-by-track basis, giving the band two distinctly different sounds.-Lineup:...

     – "Sweet Jane
    Sweet Jane
    "Sweet Jane" is a song by The Velvet Underground, originally appearing on their 1970 album Loaded. The song was written by band's leader Lou Reed, who continued to incorporate the piece into live performances years later as a solo artist....

    "

Volume Three

  1. Swervedriver
    Swervedriver
    Swervedriver are an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band went on hiatus in 1998 before reforming in 2008 for a world tour, which included a performance at the high-profile Coachella Festival...

     – "Jesus"
  2. Eleventh Dream Day
    Eleventh Dream Day
    -History:The band was founded by guitarists Rick Rizzo and Janet Beveridge Bean, who met at a place fondly known as 1069. This was a house/practice space/hang out in Louisville where at the time Janet was practicing with the band she was in with Tara Key and Tim Harris; the Zoo Directors. They...

     – "Ocean"
  3. Into Paradise
    Into Paradise
    Into Paradise were a indie rock group from Dublin, Ireland, whose influences included Joy Division and Echo & the Bunnymen. They formed in 1986 as Backwards into Paradise, and released their debut EP, Blue Light, in 1989 on the independent record label, Setanta...

     – "Beginning to See the Light"
  4. Lee Ranaldo
    Lee Ranaldo
    Lee M. Ranaldo is an American singer, guitarist, writer, record producer, and visual artist, best known as a co-founder of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth...

     – "Stephanie Says
    Stephanie Says
    "Stephanie Says" is a song by The Velvet Underground originally recorded in 1968. Although available on various bootlegs, the song was not officially released until 1985, when a remixed version appeared on the album VU. The original, 1968 mix of Stephanie Says was included on the 2005 Velvet...

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  5. Half Japanese
    Half Japanese
    Half Japanese is a punk rock band formed by brothers Jad and David Fair in their Coldwater, Michigan bedroom around 1975. Their original instrumentation included a small drum set, which they took turns playing; vocals; and an out of tune guitar...

     – "I Heard Her Call My Name
    I Heard Her Call My Name
    "I Heard Her Call My Name" is a song by American avant-garde rock band The Velvet Underground. It is the fifth track from the band's second album, White Light/White Heat. It is a particularly loud, brash and aggressive song that features a pair of atonal guitar solos performed by Lou Reed and...

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  6. The Dylans
    The Dylans
    The Dylans were an alternative rock band formed in Sheffield, England, in 1991. The band released two albums before splitting in 1994.-History:...

     – "Who Loves the Sun"
  7. The Original Sins
    The Original Sins
    The Original Sins came from the edgy punk music scene of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania which at the time was in a major decline due to the closing of the once great industrial powerhouse Bethlehem Steel. The band was started by John Terlesky who had been bumping around in various bands including The...

     – "Head Held High"
  8. New FADS – "I'm Set Free"
  9. Jellyfish Kiss
    Jellyfish Kiss
    Jellyfish Kiss were an alternative rock band from Leeds, England.The band was formed in late 85/early 86 by guitarist Mark Stein and drummer Mark Drew, who recruited other members, Geoff Bell , Barry and Cosmo Nasty...

     – "I'm Sticking with You"
  10. The Badgeman
    The Badgeman
    The Badgeman are a four piece indie rock band from Salisbury, Wiltshire formed in 1988 by John Packwood , Tim Kerley , Neale Hancock , and Simon Wigglesworth . The band has been variously categorised as shoegazing, indie rock, psychedelic rock, and post punk...

     - "Sister Ray
    Sister Ray
    Sister Ray may mean one of the following:* "Sister Ray", 1968 song by The Velvet Underground* A fictional enormous laser cannon in the video game Final Fantasy VII* Sister Ray , a punk rock band from Youngstown, Ohio...

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