Cherry Red
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Former Icicle Works frontman Ian McNabb entered the 1990s without his long-running band, without a record deal, and, as the liner notes seem to suggest, a lack of confidence in his ability–one that would be bolstered by the minor success of a self-released single, recorded for little money and little expectation. It’s understandable, this… Read more
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On some level, one might think of Special Beat as an elaborately designed package act; after all, the Portmanteau name belies the band’s relatively simple DNA: members of The Specials and The English Beat, combined to perform hits from both bands. Not surprisingly, then, that live albums are the only documents of this compelling collaborative… Read more
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Ned’s Atomic Dustbin came of age in a time of musical transition. The baggy scene was winding down, the alternative-rock boom was getting ready to take place, but this British five-piece–with two bass players as their gimmick–would make a brief splash. Bright artwork and funky rhythms beget some of the best t-shirt designs of the… Read more
The Recoup 