description Ruby Trax: The NME's Roaring Forty Overview
Ruby Trax: The NME's Roaring Forty is a 1992 charity compilation issued by the British music magazine New Musical Express for its fortieth anniversary. It contains 40 cover versions rather than original songs, gathering artists associated with NME's coverage of alternative and independent music. The release combines a commemorative tribute to the magazine with a charity record built around reinterpretations of earlier songs.
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What is Ruby Trax: The NME's Roaring Forty?
Ruby Trax: The NME's Roaring Forty is a 1992 charity compilation released by the British music magazine New Musical Express. It marked the magazine's fortieth anniversary.
How many tracks are on Ruby Trax?
The compilation contains 40 tracks. The number matches the title's reference to NME's fortieth anniversary.
Are the songs on Ruby Trax original recordings?
No. The album is built from cover versions rather than original songs by the performing artists. It gathers musicians associated with NME's alternative and independent music coverage.
Why was Ruby Trax released?
Ruby Trax was issued as a charity project connected with NME's fortieth anniversary. Its unusual format also gave artists a chance to reinterpret well-known songs.
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