-Steve-

Personally, I don't think there's a weak track on the album. Good though 'Wolves' was, this is a giant leap forward.

I do agree with the reviewer's comments about Chris's voice not being totally engaging though. I think more alternation of vocal duties with Gary would have turned this into a 9.

One thing's still bothering me, did they sell out in Nottingham or not?

... cost about £3 from their website last year. That's when all the cool kids (and the ones that read Teletext) bought it. And it still is the best £3 I've ever spent, although the original version is only 6 tracks long, missing 'Face The Facts'.

Sub Pop sent out pre-order copies early. I'm in the UK and it arrived on Wednesday morning. Complete with free stickers and a set of steak knives.

The Leeds Cockpit date listed for March 2nd is actually now at The Leadmill in Sheffield. The Blood Arm are down for The Cockpit on that day.

Anyway, good though Tilly and The Wall are, I want a headline tour. I know they're doing a one off date in London but you've got to take it to the regions.

*apologies for the Zaneism, won't happen again.

rather than supporing, although they may be doing that too.

I did that too. Best £3 (plus P&P from the US) I've ever spent. Can't wait for some more.

They're supporing The Boy Least Likely To over here in the new year and, supposedly doing a few headline dates.

Steve Mackey's hardly AWOL either, being actively involved in Jarvis' solo album and DJing with him regularly.

On another note of pedantry 'Cocaine Socialism' was previously available, on a B Side, I've definitely got it somewhere, possibly Help The Aged.

Other than that, fantastic review. And I agree with most, this is their best album.

It's Ecclesall. And there are no back-street brothels there (to my knowledge). It's the posh part of town. Attercliffe on the other hand ...

One of the highlights from one of the albums of last year, which has recently been re-released with one or two re-recorded versions of some of the songs (this being one of them, I believe).

Anyway, it's lovely so buy it.

Gary Lightbody guests on the Rock Action album.

Yeah, not that relevant. Just thought I'd say, like.

As you were.

Buy the US or Canada release - it's different. I got this album long before it came out over here, thanks to a tip-off by a knowledgeable friend and finally got to see them live last week. Amazing.

I still haven't got into his latest album but all the people currently eulogising about it should definitely check out former efforts 'Lowedges', 'Late Night Final' and his self titled debut if they haven't already.