Nov 25 2024 98 mins 3
This week our pal Jan Alkema, drummer of the bands The Drum/China Drum and Compulsion returns. This time here's here to discuss the story of Compulsion. We cover the band's history, its ups and downs, and some behind-the-scenes stories. We hear about Jan's journey from joining The Amazing Colossal Men to Compulsion's battle with record labels, relentless touring, and eventual disbandment. Along the way, Jan drops some memorable anecdotes, including a run-in with Dave Grohl, a misadventure with Cradle of Filth, and plenty of backstage dramas. It's a helluva a ride, a candid real and entertaining look at a band that never quite got its due.
9:27 - Compulsion History and Formation
21:20 - The Amazing Colossal Men & in court with Virgin
29:24 - A fresh start and London
34:25 - The early EPs
39:49 - Touring, Elektra and Comforter
48:14 - Demostikon
50:34 - Timings, genres and peers
01:02:11 - The arrival of Britrock
01:06:21 - The Future is Medium
01:12:11 - The beginning of the end
01:17:08 - After the band
01:22:56 - Reissues
01:24:59 - Late trivia and gossip
