In November 2000, Camera Obscura released an LP of Green Pajamas rarities in a tiny pressing of 300 that sold out on pre-order. We promised the band's many fans that a redux version on CD would come eventually, and here it is. The original was an "Odds'n'Sods" style selection of rare and unreleased tracks from the PJ's vaults. "These are the Best Times" and "Vampire Crush" were released on a limited lathe- cut Camera Obscura single in January 1999. "Song for Christina/A Nightmare" was given away as an MP3 single-of-the-month; "The Fall" was on our 1998 compilation "Serotonin Ronin". The other tracks were previously unreleased. This CD version adds six more tracks - more than 30 minutes - of equal coolness and rarity. "Dim Phantoms of an Unknown Ill" only previous appeared on the cover CD for an issue of UK freakzine Ptolemaic Terrascope, and is a Cohenesque early template for the sound that would later evolve into the well-received Goblin Market project. "Deadly Nightshade" appeared on the Terrascope benefit CD "Succour", and is much revered among fans as possibly the finest Green Pajamas track ever. "If He Should Go Away" is a fine album session outtake that appeared first on a Chunklet magazine CD. "The Night Wind" and "Highgate" are outtakes that were later reworked as Goblin Market tracks. "Just Another Perfect Day" is another previously unreleased recording, made for a film but not used, and is a perfect closer.

Far from being second rate or disposable, this is material right up with the Pajamas' best work, and will have their legion of fans astonished all over again.

Other resources:

CAM005CD - Green Pajamas - Strung Behind the Sun

CAM014CD - Green Pajamas - Strung Out

CAM020CD - Green Pajamas - All Clues Lead To Meagan's Bed

CAM045CD - Green Pajamas - Northern Gothic

Check out the free MP3s on this page