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Various New York Noise Vol 3 (Soul Jazz)

Martin Aston, writer, Mojo/The Times

"New York alt.rock in the 21st Century - step forward, The Strokes, The Rapture, DFA, Yeah Yeah Yeahs among others - has made an indelible impression on the current British alt.rock scene, but Soul Jazz's superb ongoing series shows where both the sound and vision began. This third round-up - subtitled Music From The New York Underground 1979-84 - focuses on the fizzes and throbs of the electronic faction of the post-punk mutation that typified the era; from Implog's Joy Division- esque and Dark Day's sombre synth-pop to Ike Yard's Suicide-style electro-menace, not forgetting the more recognisable talent such as Judy Nylon (with a particularly deconstructed version of Jailhouse Rock) and Suicide's Martin Rev. Put this in front of any fan of post- punk, then and now, and they'll lap it up."

The Rumble Strips Cardboard Coloured Dreams EP (Fall Out)

MIKE WALSH, HEAD OF MUSIC, XFM NETWORK

"They blew me away at the Leeds festival - great energy, very dynamic and sublime vocals. They have a classic sound and very strong songs that are about to be brought to life in the studio by the magic touch of Tony Hoffer (the Fratellis, The Kooks). Knowing that they have a heavy touring plan and the Fratellis/Fall-Out team behind them also gives confidence. Genuine cross-over is a real possibility."

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