The Leeds Noise Of The Valleys CD was meant to be a one-off limited edition but, due to popular demand, we decided to release a second compilation. Most of the tracks presented here come from six long-out-of-print compilation LPs from the 1980s - three Leeds albums: The Art Of Solving Problems (RAM Studios, 1980), Giraffe In Flames (AAZ Records, 1984) and The Kindness Of Strangers (Give For Life,1988), and three Bradford compilations Enemies Of The State (1984), Systembeat (1985), Systembeat 2 (1985) released on 1 In 12 Records.

Again, some brilliant tracks from a few of the hundreds of Leeds bands of the 1980s yet to be rediscovered and documented. ​

Special thanks to Sharon Helliwell, Len Liggins and Peter Mills.

Dedicated to the memory of John Hyatt (The Three Johns) and all of the Leeds-based musicians who have sadly left the scene. RIP. ​

All tracks are licensed through MCPS. ​

Compiled by Gary Cavanagh and Matt Webster. ​ ​

Gary Cavanagh has done it again, delving like the music obsessive he is, deep down into the Leeds music scene and coming up with more treasure. From post-punk, rock n roll, indie pop, goth and jazzy joints this uncovers some great talents that mainly didn't ever get the spotlight and a few who massively did.

A heroic effort from the ever dependable, hardworking grafter who has done such an amazing scene documenting the Bradford scene that he surely needs to be recognised for his efforts...Sir Cavanagh awaits.

By Matt