Various Artists - Beautiful Young Generation (2021)

"Beautiful Young Generation" is an anthology of the revolutionary sound of BYG Records, covering the peak era of free jazz, psychedelic rock, and the avant-garde. The compilation serves as an introduction to an extensive series of remastered reissues, highlighting the label's historical role in supporting radical musical experimentation and social inclusivity. The tracklist juxtaposes the free-jazz manifestos of Archie Shepp, the cosmic futurism of Sun Ra, and the progressive explorations of Gong. The album restores the cultural context of an era when music functioned as a tool against prejudice and a medium for discovering new forms of artistic expression.

Tracklist:
1-1 Alice - Le Nouveau Monde [2:31]
1-2 Areski;Brigitte Fontaine - Ragilia [2:11]
1-3 Gong - Change the World [4:08]
1-4 Aynsley Dunbar - Willing to Fight [6:37]
1-5 Coeur Magique - Le Cocotier, Pt. 2 [3:13]
1-6 Daevid Allen - Time of Your Life [3:23]
1-7 Freedom ;Freedom - Enchanted Wood [3:03]
1-8 Ame Son - Seventh Time Key (I Just Want to Say) [6:13]
1-9 Sun Ra Arkestra;Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra - Ancient Ethiopia [2:47]
1-10 Art Ensemble Of Chicago;Art Ensemble of Chicago - Dexterity [4:00]
1-11 Don Cherry - Terrestrial Beings [4:30]
1-12 Archie Shepp - Blasé [10:20]
1-13 Musica Elettronica Viva - The Sound Pool, Pt. 1 (Live Version) [3:44]
1-14 Clifford Thornton - Pan African Festival [7:48]
1-15 Jacques Coursil Unit - Duke [10:07]