1.Neon Neon - ‘Stainless Style’ album

2. The Hives - ‘Bigger hole to fill’ (From The Black & White album)

Hidden at the end of their latest album which is more miss than hit is this gem. one of their finest. Coming on like Duran Duran covering The Monkees ranting on about not having time to do things for people; “A man who fights for causes worthy of a fool, is a fool to fight for causes that’s the golden rule, I take it to the table know all know fix know how, but if I’m gonna do it I ain’t gonna do it now”. Most people would have been right to write them off but with a song as good as this there may be a glimmer of hope beyond their brilliant live shows.
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Casio synths, electronic drum pads, pastel moccasins and jackets with rolled up sleeves, all things which were consigned to the bin of things we used to like from the 80s are held up as things of wonder on this bizarre album, the gayest album you’ll ever hear by a couple of straight guys.
Based on the dodgy sidelines of fast living John De Lorean (of Back to the future car fame), the desirable celebrity girlfriends (such as Ursula Andress and Raquel Welsh), ripping of millions from the British government and running a massive drug running scam provides plenty of subjects to sing about on this concept album from LA producer Boom Bip and Super Furry Animals front man Gryff Rhys.
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