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Bestival to release Rob da Bank-curated album

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The album features Aphex Twin, Black Kids and Roots Manuva

The organisers of the forthcoming Bestival festival are set to release a compilation album curated by the bash's creator, BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank.

The album, entitled 'A-Z; Bestival 2008', will be released on September 1, and is part of the Sunday Best A-Z series of compilations.

The two-CD compilation includes 'Analogue Bubblebath' by Aphex Twin plus offerings from the likes of Black Kids, Micachu, Foals, Roots Manuva and Pendulum.

The full tracklisting of the album will be:

Disc 1:
Aphex Twin – 'Analogue Bubblebath'
Black Kids – 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You'
Carl Craig – 'At Les'
Dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip – 'Angles'
808 State – 'Pacific 202'
Foals – 'Red Sox Pugie (Henrik Schwartz remix)'
Gideon Conn – 'Trademark'
The Human League – 'Love Action (I Believe In Love)'
Kid Carpet – 'I Don't Want to Fall in Love With You'
Jamie Lidell – 'Another Day'
Kitty Daisy & Lewis – 'Going Up The Country'
Lucky Elephant – 'Edgar'
Micachu & The Shapes – 'Golden Phone'


Disc 2:
The Shortwave Set – 'Now Til '69 (Aeroplane remix)'
thecocknbullkid – 'On My Own'
Pete and the Pirates – 'Come On Feet'
Christopher D Ashley – 'Sugar Coated Lies'
Roots Manuva – 'Witness (1 Hope)'
Slagsmalsklubben – 'Sponsored By Destiny'
Transglobal Underground – 'Temple Head'
Underworld – 'Cowgirl'
Pendulum – 'Visions'
Little Dragon – 'Wink'
The Ghost – 'Superhero (Xclusive unreleased track)'
Yacht – 'Summer Song'
Zombie Zombie – 'Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free'


The festival itself takes place on the Isle Of Wight between September 5 and 7. Tickets are sold out.

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