From BBC Manchester website

October, 2006

Not for them a musical template rendered dull by years of misuse, instead they’ve dragged in all sorts of instruments to create pared down movements with hints of Astrid Gilberto, The Go-Betweens and even a dash of St Germain.

And with liberal use of cheesy electronics, vibes, and George Benson-esque guitar, this strange hybrid has a surprisingly classy edge. It’s the sort of music you could imagine accompanying trippy visions in a wooded vale somewhere in the Forest of Dean . Check out Albino Rhino for proof, or even the final guitar wig out on Charlie Parker Was A Hobo, with its ever so slight nod to Santana.

There’s no doubt, Merchandise have got a touch of genius.

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