Upside Down: The Creation Records Story

MusicDocumentary

2010, Movie, 1h 41min

Over a quarter of a century since it began and a decade after it folded, this is the definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels. This is the story of the rock n roll dream and its accompanying nightmares. Millions of sales on both sides of the Atlantic, near bankruptcy, pills, thrills, spats, prats, success, excess, pick me ups, breakdowns and of course some of THE defining music of the late 20th Century. This is the definitive and fully authorised story of the UK's most inspired and dissolute label, from the Jesus & Mary Chain at the Living Room to Oasis at Knebworth.

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...as a slice of pop culture history, it's never less than fascinating.

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Upside Down: The Creation Records Story is a captivating documentary that delves into the highs and lows of one of the world's most successful and iconic independent record labels, Creation Records. Founded by Alan McGee, the label defied the odds and spearheaded the acid house, shoegaze, indie, and britpop movements, releasing albums by Oasis, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, and The Libertines, among many others. With unprecedented access and featuring exclusive interviews with McGee and the artists who helped shape the label's legacy, this film offers a unique perspective on the rock 'n' roll dream and its accompanying nightmares, including success, excess, drugs, and breakdowns. A must-see for fans of these genres!

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