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ACME ROCK GROUP - Star (US Official '01. Pleasing 60’s influenced pop) 6.00
ADVENTURES IN STEREO - s/t (Underground sounds '97) 5.00
AIR - 10,000HZ Legend (Source/Virgin with Jason Falkner) 6.00
JOE ALGERI - Everything Under the Sun (Parasol/Torpedo '99. This is a good collection of mainly acoustic songs from Aussi outfit, Jack & the Beanstalk's, singer. Embellished with cellos, flutes & sweet harmonies) 6.00
THE ALIENS -Astronomy For Dogs (US Astralwerks '07. Ex Beta Band) 8.00
ALVA STAR - Alligators in the lobby (Parachute Adams '01) 6.00
AMERICAN HI-FI - The Art Of Losing (US Island '03. Hard-edged, loud & snotty power pop in the vein of Tsar, Marvelous 3, Cooler etc..) 8.00
AMERICAN MUSIC CLUB - Mercury( Reprise ss, coh) 5.00
ANDREW - Million Dollar Movie (US Eggbert '97. Sweet 5-tracker of melodic pop aided by the likes of Jon Brion, Peter Holsapple, Kristian Hoffmann etc.) 5.00
ANDREW - A Beautiful Story (US Eggbert '00. Another Beach Boys/Left Banke inspired outing with help from Jon Brion, Ric Menck, Peter Holsapple etc.) 8.00
JOSEPH ARTHURS - Come to where I'm from (Real World '00 ss) 5.00
A-SIDES - Hello hello (US Prison Jazz '05. Superior 60's influenced pop-rock) 6.00
MURRAY ATTAWAY - In Thrall (US Geffen 93 ex Guadacanal Diary coh) 6.00
JON AUER - Songs From The Year of Our Demise (US Pattern 25) 8.00

AUGIE MARCH - Easily my favourite band and albums of this century with music and songs ranging from sheer spine-tingling beauty to brain rattling sonic bombshells. The first thing to stress is that mainman Glenn Richards loves words. Virtually every song stands on it's own as poetry of a distinctly original kind. Each line is filled sometimes to overflowing with remarkable imagery, astonishing ideas and breath-taking delivery to what, at first, seems like simple musical backing but always turns into an intricate and deeply involving roller-coaster trip. It's not pop, nor is it rock not folk nor indie. I wouldn't call it psychedelic either but it is a fantastical mixture of all these and other stuff too. I could probably spend a week here fumbling for the apt description but not come close to doing this band justice. Just check them out and hopefully become as smitten by this unique & wonderful band as I have:
- Sunset Studies (Aussi BMG '00. Astonishing debut album. Not always easy to get hold of but incredibly well worth any wait involved.) 16.00
- Strange Bird (US Spinart '02. Incredible 2nd album!) 12.00
- Moo, You Bloody Choir (US Spinart 06. Latest album just in and well worth the wait. More straight-forward than the 2 previous but just as involving and magical.)12.00

AUTUMN DEFENSE - Circles (US Arena Rock '03. More introspective and mellow second album from John Stirratt(Wilco) & Pat Sansone) 10.00
AVEO -Battery (Munich '04 coh) 4.00

TAL BACHMAN - s/t (US Columbia '99. This son of Randy Bachman has a honey drenched voice & a band that knows how to create a catchy and mature pop sound with infectious chorus hooks.) 5.00
MARC BACINO - Million Dollar Handshake (US Parasol '03.) 6.00
ANTON BARBEAU - 17th Century Fuzzbox Blues (US Frigidisk '00. Anton treads a unique path defiantly doing his own thing in a most prodigious fashion and has links with Scott Miller, in many ways. Scott helps out on the odd production. It's a beautifully, charming, unpretentious folk-poppy path, revelling in the creative process with no attempts to appeal to any commercial market whatsoever. Artists like this should be given awards!.) 8.00
ANTON BARBEAU-Anthology Vol 1( US Lost Arts '99) Excellent collection of songs) 8.00
ANTON BARBEAU-Guladong (UK Pink Hedgehog '04) 8.00
ANTON BARBEAU- In The Village of The Apple Sun (US Four Way '06) 8.00
ANTON BARBEAU with Su Jordan-The Automatic Door (US Shifty Disco '07) 8.00 ANTON BARBEAU- Drug Free (UK Pink Hedgehog '06) 8.00
ANTON BARBEAU - The Golden Boot: Antology vol 2(US 125 '01. Another great collection of songs from Anton) 8.00
ARTHUR & YU - In Camera (US Hardly Art '07. Gorgeous album by duo, Grant Olsen(ex Rogue Wave) and Sonya Westcott. Great vocals, lush, hypnotic songs with a Velvet Underground Sunday Morning feel) 10.00
BARELY PINK - NumberOneFan (US Big Deal '97 coh) 6.00
BARRACUDAS - s/t (NDN '05. Great re-union album features ex-Flamin' Groovies, Chris Wilson and together they whip up a storm. If you liked 'em before, you'll love this one) 12.00
BASH & POP-Friday night is killing me (Sire Tommy Stinson/Replacements coh) 5.00
BATTERY LIFE - Shotgun loudmouth ( US Avebury '04) 5.00
BATTERED WIVES - Cigarettes (US Pacemaker '98 coh ss) 4.00
BEACHWOOD SPARKS - Once We Were Trees (US SubPop '01. If you liked the previous, this should appeal just as much. More paisley flavoured rootsy country with twists and turns) 8.00
BEACHWOOD SPARKS - s/t (US SubPop '00) 8.00
BEATIFICS - How I Learned to Stop Worrying (US No Alternative '96. Power pop heaven-massive hooks and mighty cachy songs - pretty hard to find now!)12.00
BEDSIT POETS - The Summer That Changed (US Bongo Beat '05. Totally delightful folky pop album from Ed Rogers, this time with fellow Brit, Amanda Thorpe. Captivating stuff!) 10.00
BELLE DA GAMA - Garden Abstract (US 125 '01. Scott Miller plays on a couple of tracks & is a big influence on this compelling album which is no bad thing. Complex,curvy, intelligent pop) 6.00
BELLWETHER - Home Late (US Rustbelt '02. 3rd album of slow, down-home country delights) 6.00
BELLWETHER - Turnstiles (Second excellent album back in stock) 6.00
BEN'S DIAPERS -Little Pilgrims (Finland Rhythm Barrell '05) 8.00
BRENDAN BENSON - The Alternative to Love (US V2 '05. Following the splendid Lapalco, this new one touches the same nerve ends, pop-wise. Thoroughly accomplished song-writing wrapped up inside some damn fine production makes this yet another big winner) 12.00
BRENDAN BENSON - Lapalco (UK ‘02. Stunning new album. Most definitely contender for album of the year! Co-produced with Jason Falkner who also adds backing vocals. Fantastic!!) 8.00
BIG CAR - Normal (Giant '92) 5.00
BIGGER LOVERS -This Affair Never Happened (US Yep Roc '04. Exceptionally great jangly power pop of the very best kind & highly recommended) 10.00
BIGWHEEL - Rugby Train (US Sandbox '99. Big Wheel is Khoi Huynh who pens a nifty set of snappy Pop tunes notably aided by Chris Von Sneidern who produces & plays along on tracks. Really nice mixture of CVS & Big Star with a dash of the Zombies.) 6.00
BIRDDOG - The Trackhouse, The Valley, The Liquor Store Drive-Thru (US Sugar Free '97) 6.00
BIRDIE - Some dusty (Japan '99 small dent in digi-pak cover) 5.00
BLEU - Redhead (US Aware '03. Beautifully dressed in a killer, smart arsed production from maestro John Fields and with Andy Sturmer and Dan Wilson along for the thrill ride, Bleu's second album is chockfull of high concept perfect pop, memorable hook laden songs and devil may care invention. A dizzy delight) 6.00
BLINKER THE STAR - August Everywhere (US Dreamworks '99. classy sounding Pop-Rock with large catchy songs, heavily influenced by XTC with a Brian Wilsonish backdrop & almost Jason Falkner-like at times! Pretty good combination, if you ask me!) 6.00
BLOWN - Forever (US Parasol '93. Early Nick Rudd produced my Adam Schmitt..) 8.00
BLUE CARTOON - Downtown Shangi La (US Aardvark '99) 8.00
JIM BOGGIA - Safe in Sound ( A whole load of people guest on this superb 2nd album - Aimee Mann, Jill Sobule, Julian Coryell, Pete Thomas, Wayne Kramer(MC5), Emitt Rhodes !! Great songs with influences from every spectrum of musical excellence make this a very special album and very highly recommended!) 12.00
K C BOWMAN - Fresher Tin Villages (US Timber Trout '98)10.00
NELSON BRAGG - Day Into Night (US Sidebmusic '07. Nelson has played with the Brian Wilson Band for some years along side playing in The Real People & The Quarter After in addition to helping out with Cloud Eleven, The Mockers and several others. Not a bad pop CV & naturally his own album reflects all this & is a harmony laden gem) 10.00
JON BRION - Meaningless (US Straight to Cutout '01. Jon Brion was a member of the magical Grays and has spent all the time since helping out other artists incl: Wallflowers, Aimee Mann, the Eels, Robyn Hitchcock, Jellyfish, Grant Lee Buffalo, and Elliott Smith, to name but a tiny few. He has also been holding regular court at LA's famous Largo club, where he has become legendary for his remarkable musical antics and improvised shows.Just like Brad Jones, he's been far too busy to find time for his own solo work, and just as with BJ, this album is pretty damn amazing. Take a line through the Grays and Jellyfish and you'll get the idea. Highly inventive, melodic as hell with all kinds of sonic tricks and treats. Very highly recommended, indeeed!) 12.00
BRONCO BULLFROG - Emporium days-the Harringay demos 2003 (UK Together '03) 8.00
CHRIS BROWN - Now That You're Fed (US '06. Fabulous voice. gorgeous songs & a great production make this one of the years very best. Gentle & lush, warm & delightful music for the heart & mind. Extremely highly recommended!) 12.00
FRANK BROWN -Out Of The Blue (US Record Cellar '05. coh) 6.00
RICHARD BUCKNER – Impasse (Euro Fargo ’02. Fabulous album certain to please all Buckner fans.) 8.00
BUFFALO TOM - A-Sides from (Beggars Banquet '00) 6.00
BUTTERFLY JONES - Napalm Springs (Vanguard ’02. Ex - Dada. Strong melodic rock pop with an excellent edge that gets better with every play. A variety of ideas and musical intelligence matched by superb musicianship. Highly recommended) 6.00

CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN - Tusk (UK Cooking Vinyl '03. CVB do Fleetwood Mac's Tusk their way) 8.00
MICHAEL CARPENTER & KING'S RD - KingsRdWorks (Not Lame/Laughing Outlaw '03. Australia's own Mitch Easter, with two classy pop solo albums and numerous productions to his credit, the excellent Mr. Carpenter has put together a fully fledged band for his third album. With a beautiful clear voice, Byrds meet Chris Von Sneidern at a Beatles convention- pop leanings and a mastery of playing and production that only the few can rival, for this latest outing he has also thrown in his love of all things Tom Petty to good effect. Very highly recommended!) 10.00
MARC CARROLL - World on a wire (UK Evangeline '05. Exquisite heartfelt sidestep away from the jangle & pop. Far more introspective with leanings towards later Dylan at times. The opening track is a real beauty. Highly recommended!) 8.00
MARC CARROLL - All Wrongs Reversed (UK Evangeline '03. Hot on the heels of the magnificent Ten Of Swords, this excellent 11- track round-up of non-LP songs, B-sides & demos superbly showcases Marc's range & talent. Very highly recommended!) 8.00
(MARC CARROLL) HORMONES - Where old ghosts meet (V2 '98. Marc Carroll's band before he went solo. Great blend of jangle pop and folk.) 8.00
MARC CARROLL – Ten of Swords (UK Evangeline ’02. Exceptional album by ex- Hormones main man. Marc is in his element here, doing pretty much everything just as he wants it. The result is a superb collection of crafted songs, from wistful folk ballads to blazing jangly Rickenbacker pop anthems chockfull of harmonies, wit and class. Highly recommended!) 8.00
CAULFIELDS - Whirlygig (A&M '95) 6.00
CHERRY TWISTER - At Home With (US Not Lame/UK When '00. This excellent second album has a more guitar orientated approach than the long gone first, but retains that distinctive feel: silky vocals, big harmonies and brilliantly catchy songs swathed in a multi-layered production. Cherry Twister live in that sixties sunshine pop world that Cloud Eleven inhabits. Highly recommended!) 8.00
BEN CHRISTOPHERS - Spoonface (V2 '01) 6.00
THE CHURCHILLS - You Are Here (US '00. 2nd album and better than the first by a long way. I found the first just a tad derivitive for my tastes, well done though it was. This new one is much tougher and the songs are full of confidence still keeping everything hook filled & melodic. Nice mixed vocals as well. Fab stuff!) 6.00
CITIZENS UTILITIES - No more medicine (Mute '96) 5.00
CLEM SNIDE - Your favorite music (Sire '00 coh) 5.00
CLOUD ELEVEN - s/t (US Del-Fi '99. Rick Gallego's previous effort went under the name of Jiffipop and very fine it was too. Here he delves once more into the technicoloured world of 60s tinged pop and the result is another joyous bunch of songs well-honed and unashamedly Pop. Think Zombies, Rundgren, Rubbles-type Psych Pop. Lovely stuff!) 8.00
GLEN COMSTOCK(Roger Klug) - Where has the Music Gone? (US Mental Giant '99. Roger Klug doing strange but always interesting stuff) 5.00
CONNELS - Ring (TVT '03) 6.00
VIC CONRAD AND THE FIRST THIRD - s/t (Woronzow with Nick Bevis Frond Saloman & the Ice Cream Hands) 5.00
COOLER - Oh Happy Day (US Earxtacy '02. If you like high nrg dumb power pop, TSAR or Marvellous 3 style, then this will rock your boat big time. ) 6.00
MARC COPELY - Limited Lifetime Guarantee (US RCA '02. Deeply classy guitar driven pop, great songs superbly played, topped off by a powerful voice. If you love Matthew Sweet, Brian Charles, Wonderlust etc, then this quality release will be a certain winner.) 6.00
CORONET BLUE - S/T (Laughing Outlaw '02) 5.00
CRACKER - Forever UK Cooking Vinyl '02. Brilliant new album and highly recommended for all old Camper fans and anyone interested in highest quality pop. Contagiously catchy!) 8.00
CREEPER LAGOON - I become small and go (Nicklebag '98 s/h) 4.00
CREOSOTE - Blacksmoke (NPN '05) 6.00
BARRY CROMPTON - Dangerous acquaintances (Vigilante '96) 5.00
JOHN CROOKE - Tongue (US ISRG '00. Solo from Jolene vocalist) 6.00
CROOKED FINGERS - Dignity & shame (US Merge '05 Highly regarded 4th album, supposedly a concept album based around the lives of bullfighter Manolete and Lope Sino, a Spanish actress, just so you know. Ex Archer of Loaf mainman Matt Bachmann and friends deliver up a countrified delight) 8.00
CROWD SCENE - Turn left at Greenland (Eggbert '98) 6.00