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They are excellent in so many ways. Well, at least ten that we could count. As such, let us list the charms of the Jane Bradfords.

1. In a land where screeching guitars are the law, the JBs offer twittering synths and cascading electro drums.

2. While they aren't manifestly girly, the Janes are not afraid to show their insecurity, their passion, the emotional intelligence.

3. 'Ninety Nine' sounds like Depeche Mode in the days when Vince Clark delivered the memorable tunes.

4. Don't knock the baritone. It worked for Scott Walker, David Bowie and of course, the boomingly forlorn Ian Curtis. Deci Gallen understands the tradition.

5. Their debut album has a start, a middle and an end. Beautifully synched up in a world of kiss-me-quick downloads.

6. The tremendous, swooning promise of 'Golden Ticket'. It could be you...

7. 'Hide From The Cold' emerges from the record like some tenacious crocus, blooming out of the permafrost.

8. When the guitars do appear, they twinkle in an attractive manner.

9. 'Time To Drive' is a marginally more cheerful relative of 'Atmosphere'. A chip off the old tombstone blues.

10. The combatative chorus of 'Fight Them All'. The words tumble and fall, the intent is true. Who can resist The Jane Bradfords?

Stuart Bailie

The Jane Bradfords
The Jane Bradfords (Simple Tapestry)