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band from England, formed in 1986.

History

The band comprised lead vocalist Caroline Seaman and didgeridoo player and saxophonist Tony Waerea of

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, and former

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members drummer James Pinker and bassist Scott Rodger. In 1987, they released their first song on the ''Perdurabo'' compilation (Cathexis Recordings) and recorded their studio album ''Celestial'', which was released in 1988, followed by an EP called ''Rains on Me'' in the same year. ''Rains on Me'' was remixed by

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of the Cocteau Twins.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Celestial'' (1988)

EPs

* ''Rains on Me'' (1988)

References

External links

* {{Authority control English alternative rock groups English gothic rock groups Musical groups disestablished in 1988 Musical groups established in 1986 English new wave musical groups Third Mind Records artists Dream pop musical groups