"they put in a performance which cemented their reputation as one of the best live acts around. I was not familiar with their songs so I don't know track names etc but it was enough for me to order the single this morning."

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"these Reading-bred boys have a virginal, happy, folk-tinged-but-not-drowned sound that's instrumentally mature but not jaded by the industry"

chicago tribune press play
(26th feb 2006)

the second release from stolen recordings (after the excellent candy mini cd)
comes from pete and the pirates. the six tracks have folk bits, byrdsy harmony
bits, kraut-rock frug-outs, punk blasts of power and superb pop moments all
segued and strewn together carelessly but precisely. it's oddball and charming
and would sit perfectly next to the englishness of the mystery jets or wire,
although they sound like neither.

rough trade

Just got some of the remaining copies of this highly limited with super
handmade packaging CD. One of Puregrooves faves of last year it's
high energy, uplifting stuff not a mile from what are Bloc Party doing, just
with a folky tinge. A must have!!!

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