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Anyone remember this guys.
I think they split just after their album was released years ago.
The singer had one of my favourite voices ever.
lyle | 02 Sep '05, 12:24 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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got some of their singles on 7".
i remember one being particularly lovely.
dang, they were the sort of band long-view think they are.
shadyadie | 2 Sep '05, 13:41 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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'they were the sort of band long-view think they are.'

This is so true.

I have all their singles ( i think ) and the album. All very good songs.
Apparently G Prosser had another band after, called Mr Baker who released at least on single on Blue Dog.

If anyone have information.
lyle | 2 Sep '05, 15:40 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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I saw them supporting The Dandy Warhols in 1998, they did have some really good tunes - 'Take It Like A Man' was the best one, I can still remember most of the lyrics. The album was a bit disappointing though, and the NME crucified them before they'd even got started and they split not long after. I'd quite like to hear anything Gary's done since, he had a wicked voice and he was incredibly charismatic onstage, even from behind a piano.
FallingFast | 2 Sep '05, 22:47 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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I saw them supporting The Dandy Warhols in 1998, they did have some really good tunes - 'Take It Like A Man' was the best one, I can still remember most of the lyrics. The album was a bit disappointing though, and the NME crucified them before they'd even got started and they split not long after. I'd quite like to hear anything Gary's done since, he had a wicked voice and he was incredibly charismatic onstage, even from behind a piano.
SeymourMBA | 2 Sep '05, 22:48 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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Sorry Craig, I didn't notice you hadn't signed out!
SeymourMBA | 2 Sep '05, 22:49 | Send note | Report this | Reply

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I think they split the week the album was released.
I suppose their label released the album by contractual obligation and dropped them immediately ( like the Hormones at the same time ).
B-side 'let go' is one of my favourite songs ever.
lyle | 3 Sep '05, 14:14 | Send note | Report this | Reply


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