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Mekons, Even As We Speak & Neutrals

Ep. 8

Watching The Kaiser Chiefs from a distance, the use or otherwise of the definite article in band names, plus three fresh tunes to assess - it's all in there.


Oh, and a competition!


Mekons - West Yorks Ballad

Even As We Speak - Forgiving (video)

Neutrals - Your House

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