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THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER : The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster UK press quotes.
UK press for "Horse Of The Dog"...produced by Paul Tipler in London
The Times The most exciting new band of the year 5 / 5
Kerrang Sheer unashamed majesty 4 / 5.
Time Out F***ing great! They are genius. Critic's Choice.
Rocksound Buy this album now. Priceless 4½ / 5
Q There's a dedication here that can't be faked 4 / 5.
Sleaze Nation Thank f***! Proper. Record Of The Month.
NME The best new band in Britain today.
Big Issue Debuts don't come any better.
The Fly No band comes close. 4½ / 5
Daily Express Exactly what rock n roll should be about 4 / 5.
Playlouder Albums Of The Year : Number 2. Easily the best guitar record of the year!
UK press for "The Royal Society"...produced by Chris Goss in LA...
NME Utterly unique. A demented, disjointed, delicious modern classic! 8/10
The Fly The band have been busy re-inventing rock music. This is the best rock album since "Songs for the Deaf". 4½ / 5
Kerrang Death defying drama - this is some undeniably heavy voodoo shit!! 5/5
Rocksound Genius lyrics and pitch black humour. 8/10
Mojo Contemporary, compelling and plumbing ever-more lascivious depths on this superior follow up. 4/5
Word The Genuine 21st Century super-heavy item!
Observer Developing into dark and masterful performers.
Guardian Safeguarding rock's future for the next few decades. 4/5
The Times One of the year's most thrilling rock records!
Metacritic 83/100 - universally acclaimed.
Playlouder Albums Of The Year : Number 3. May they march ever onward!
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HI i had a question :D im from the netherlands and i wondered.. where can i find your merchandise in london city? imgoing there next week :D and i want to buy a shirt of two :3
wow the new songs sound great from what i can hear! We are playing with you in reading its gonna be brown bread good!! kisses dear hearts. the bloomsbury string quintet
Oh my fucking god, i have the biggest goosebumps evefr ha, got such a surprise with the new songs added. i love you guys, lots n lots like whiskey shots!!!! xxx
I couldn't fucking believe it when I saw that you're playing Godiva again. If you happen to notice some fucking nutcase down the front with really cool hair, I'll be the bloke who's nicking his wallet
Got my tickets for the 100 club the other day - and I am still jumping around from joy!Keep well boys as London is calling for you- I bet will be one hell of a gig!!!Love ya,see ya!Avgustina xxx