A friend writing about mid 80's post-hardcore led to me pulling out the Homestead Compilation "Wailing Ultimate". Listening to it again made me realise I probably listened to this album more than any other, admittedly in a concentrated period of time. Sure there are some weaker tracks and bands but these highlight the high points.
Although there are some great albums from this time (Squirrel Bait, Bitch Magnet etc) this album encapsulates the music for me. The famous C86 cassette sounded so anaemic to me in comparison.
Anyway any other unsung compilations? Records important in their own right.
Convinced I've done this thread before but can find no trace. Apologies otherwise.