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Mad4these w/c 5 December 05
Choice new CD's - Click below for the latest on each artiste

1 2 BECK Hell Yes Remixes new 7" limited edition single taken from 'Guerolito' the new remix album - both released 23 January
2 - EDITORS Munich Cicada Remix new single out 2 January
3 - U2 One from the Vertigo Live in 05 DVD
4 - LOUIS XIV Pledge Of Allegiance new single 2 January
4 3 LADYTRON International Dateline new single 23 January
6 1 STROKES Juicebox new single 5 December from the new album 'First Impressions Of Earth' released 9 January STROKES E-CARD
7 10 PLAN B No Good / Sick 2 Def new single 12 December
8 4 THE CRIMEA Lottery Winners On Acid new single 9 January
9 8 QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Burn The Witch new single 9 Jan
10 5 BROMHEADS JACKET If's But's & Maybe's new single 5 Dec
10 7 MYSTERY JETS Alas Agnes new single 5 December
New CD's below - Devildriver, Fizzgig, Ladyfuzz, The Mules, Pure Reason Revolution,
Tony Christie, Within Temptation,
Pure Reason Revolution -
In Aurelia
remix not scheduled for release
Pure Reason Revolution have played a couple of gigs at Cardiff Barfly this year and they offer something a little different from the norm. I hope this remixed version of In Aurelia gets a single release, it would make a fine follow-up to The Intention Craft. Both tracks were originally featured on their excellent concept album which features quite long - almost progressive rock segments. Their vocal harmonies are top suff and there's more than a few hits on the way from this band. XXXx

www.purereasonrevolution.com (Posted 9 December)
Tony Christie -
Merry Xmas Everybody
new single 5 December
I bet Noddy loves this swing version of his pension plan (Noddy Holder that is because yes this is Slade xmas number one song of 1973) and also treated in the same swing-beat sic style is Amarillo - one of the biggest sellers of 05 ... hey I really like this and that's probably the only surprising thing about this review. Rock on Tony XXXx

www.tonychristie.com (Posted 9 December)

Within Temptation -
Angels
new single 5 December
Dutch band Within Temptation have released one of the Goth masterpieces of 2005 in their 'The Silent Force' album. From it the single 'Angels' is a beautiful majestic song. For the uninitiated Within Temptation kind of out Enya Enya, with classy rock production. The song itself must be taking on a new meaning for the band with lead singer Sharon Den Adel having just given birth to daughter Eva Luna on 7 December. Well worth an investment. XXXx
www.within-temptation.com (Posted 11 Dec)

The Mules -
Polly-O
new single 19 December
'Electrobilly' band The Mules were cultivated in a basement underneath an Oxford chapel, 'an angry salvation army band' ... 'Polly-O' is their debut single launched this coming Thursday 15th December @ The Boston Arms, Tufnell Park in North London aith special guests (maybe Marquis Cha Cha label mates Bromheads Jacket???) and on Friday with Mono Taxi at The Windmill in Brixton. The Mules with their jaunty, 'jinking' observational style could well follow them and The Arctics into the chart. Interesting. XXX

www.organgrinderrecords.com www.marquischacha.co.uk (Posted 11 December)
Fizzgig -
You Can't Have Me
new single 14 November
Cincinatti four piece Fizzgig have created an Interesting track here in at least including what sounds like a clanging pipe to compliment the snare on this jaunty little romantic rebuff. The chorus gets a little bit of a junior schoolish na-na-na-na-na towards the end. Catchy though and with a bit of luck and some good follow-ups they could score. As 70,000 have already done you too can check their sound at My Space by clicking the link below, a UK tour is being organised for 2006. XXX
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www.myspace.com/fizzgig (Posted 11 December)
Ladyfuzz -
Monster
new single 5 December
London based three piece Ladyfuzz debut single on Transgressive Records features three tracks all of which make for a lively affair. Co-produced by Dave Clarke (of The Prodigy fame) 'Monster' is a catchy tune which comes with a remix and 'Summertome Of Fun'. Ladyfuzz have already caused a stir on some dancefloor's with limited releases 'Oh Marie' and 'Hold Up' which you can listen to at ladyfuzz.com and their debut album is due in Spring 06. XXXx

www.ladyfuzz.com (Posted 13 December)

Devildriver -
The Agony Scene
tour sampler
Metal bands Devil Driver and The Agony Scene have received rave reviews from Kerrang! and it's not hard to see why on the basis of the two featured tracks here. Devil Driver's 'Driving Down The Darkness' from 'The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand' and The Agony Scene's 'Screams Turn To Silence' from 'The Darkest Red' give you a good idea of where they're coming from and where they're going on their European Tour with Lamb Of God. XXXx