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Feb 12, 2009

WE HAVE BAND - OH!

altLaunching head-first into a dark, heavy synth beat, this three-piece London debut single, then settle into a cross of Hot Chip / Fisherspooner. It flows effortlessly, a repetition of "oh/oh/oh" gliding over the music. The contrast of vocals though keeps you on edge, …

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Feb 12, 2009

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN - TO AMERICA

altAfter stepping out of Rufus Wainwright's shadow (once a member of his band), this song on her second album sees them reunited once more.
Her soft sensual voice is laid out over a simple, repetitive piano melody. Its simplicity and beauty combined, seductive in its …

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Feb 12, 2009

IRVINE - RAISING WEATHERED SAILS

altIt's true that brothers Bob and Chris Thorpe have a certain fervour for rock music and they clearly put their heart and soul into their new EP but it's all rather...generic. If you've heard Incubus, Lost Prophets, Funeral For A Friend or any other band that falls into …

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Feb 12, 2009

SAXON - INTO THE LABYRINTH

altWhile almost old enough to recall the glory days of the NWOBHM and grudgingly recognise the contribution of Biff and co to the movement, I didn't really 'get' Saxon, even at the time they were meant to be 'got'.
Not wishing to hide in the sub-basement and take pot-shots …

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Feb 12, 2009

THE BACKYARD FLAMES + ALAN BONNER + LIGHTHOUSES @ THE WATER RATS, LONDON 08/02/09

altFirst of all a few words about the venue: it's great, with a spot on sound system and reasonably priced drinks. The Water Rats boasts an enviably eclectic variety of guests, which throughout the years have alternated between Ash and more recently Black Kids.
Of lesser …

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