The Nomads - Showdown 2 - The '90s (2002/2011)

Two CD collection from the Swedish Garage Punk band. This 42-song set features material recorded by from 1981 through 1993. The first CD features the best tracks from the band's albums and singles, while the second CD consists primarily of rarities, outtakes, and live performances. Most of The Nomads songs are covers, and even the originals are indebted to other musicians; for example, 'Where the Wolf Bane Blooms' borrows the guitar line from 'Borderline' by DMZ, 'Call Off Your Dogs' was written for the band by Jeffrey Lee Pierce of the Gun Club and Peter Case of the Plimsouls, and 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls' features guest lead guitar by Johnny Thunders. Overall this is a solid, entertaining collection, and a great introduction to future Nomads fans!