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Nirvana

Mining the same classical chamberpop as contemporaries Procul Harum, Alex Spyropoulos' and Patrick Campbell-Lyons' charges cut... Simon Simopath Rating Star in 1967, a science-fiction pantomime a-flutter with silken strings and baroque delicacy. Part Greek myth, part L Ron Hubbard. Even better was follow-up All Of Us, though—with the exception of "Rainbow Chaser"—it failed to ignite a public weaned on less fragile acid fare.

The AM

Debut from NYC trio featuring ex-Jeff Buckley band guitarist Michael Tighe and drummer Parker Kindred

The Autumn Defense – Circles

Warm and gentle pop from John (Wilco) Stirratt and Pat (Ryan Adams) Sansone

Cocker And Bull

Art-rock doesn't, as far as we know, have a glorious reputation in the working men's clubs of South Yorkshire. Relaxed Muscle, however, suggest there's a captive market for electro duos in Doncaster, where the regulars suffer half an hour of performance art before bingo.

DJ Spooky Vs Twilight Circus – Riddim Clash

Scratch mix supremo and dub producer collaborate to fine debut effect

Sinéad O’Connor – She Who Dwells…

Typically wilful, valedictory double CD with new material, rarities and a 2002 live show from Dublin

Alex Harvey – The Soldier On The Wall

First time on CD for Scots showman's final album

The Wisdom Of Harry – Torch Division

Third album from erstwhile Weather Prophet Pete Astor and pal

Garlic – Jam Sabbatical

Second LP from oddball London six-piece, produced by Lenny (Tricky) Franchi

The Dirtbombs – Dangerous Magical Noise

Enjoyable set from garage veteran
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