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who played the track several times). The remainder of 2005 saw the band take to larger stages and festival slots across the UK (with a significant fan base growing in Europe and China). By 2006 the band had signed to
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described the record as "absolutely gorgeous" and promoted the band heavily on his show with regular repeats of his favourite track "All The Pretty Things". Drowned in Sound praised the band for pushing the
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was chosen for its intimate working environment and warm analogue vibe while mastering duties were handed to Mandy
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