"Viva Marina" celebrates the 100th release of Marina Records. The label was founded in Hamburg in 1993 by Stefan Kassel and Frank Lähnemann. Over the years the label released many outstanding albums by artists like The Pearlfishers, Shack, Brent Cash, The Bathers, James Kirk, The Free Design, Malcolm Ross, Ashby, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group, Der Plan, and many many more - incl. the best-selling Beach Boys/ Brian Wilson tribute album "Caroline Now!". "Viva Marina" is the 4th of the label"s acclaimed compilations - following in the footsteps of "In Bed With Marina", "Ave Marina" and "Goosebumps". These compilations have all been elaborate classy affairs with lots of attention to detail (packaging / design / liner notes / photography / mastering). Artefacts of beautifully curated Pop Art. The new compilation continues in that tradition. It features 21 tracks from the Marina roster and kindred spirits like Van Dyke Parks, The Kingfishers, Frank Schmiechen and Michel van Dyke. Featuring many exclusive and previously unissued contributions. Enjoy 21 tracks / 75 minutes of pure aural pop pleasure. Viva Marina!

LP 1

1 The Free Design - Listen

2 Evelyn Pope - Surround Yourself In Sound

3 James Kirk & Warren McIntyre - Iron Star

4 Frank Schmiechen - Irgendein Französischer Film

5 The Kingfishers - Long Lost Friend

6 Brent Cash - Good Morning Sunshine 

7 David Scott - The Last Great American Dynasty

8 Shack - Carousel

9 Michel van Dyke - Ich Find Dich Gut

10 Marina Unlimited Orchestra - Vermont Snowflakes

LP 2

1 The Bathers - No Risk No Glory

2 Fascinator - Mississippi Mud

3 The Tall Poppies - The Return Of The Snow Lamb

4 Ashby - You Can Have It All

5 Norman Blake & David Scott - Hammond Song

6 Oscar In Venice - Michael Joseph Scott

7 Dislocation Dance - It's A Long Way Down

8 The Pearlfishers - Limelight

9 Colin Steele Quartet - The Vampires Of Camelon

10 Malcolm Ross - Heartbroken All Over Again

11 Van Dyke Parks - Chateau Marmont