Much at Edgefest '99 | |
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Compilation album by Various artists | |
Released | June 1999 |
Length | 72:08 |
Label | MCA/Universal |
"Much @ Edgefest '99" is a compilation album distributed by MuchMusic, promoting the 1999 Edgefest touring rock festival. The album consists primarily of previously unreleased recordings (remixes, live versions, B-sides, etc.) by the bands that toured with Edgefest that year. The album peaked at #8 on the RPM Canadian Albums Chart [1] and was certified Gold by the CRIA in 2000. [2]
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