trash can sinatras

Trash Can SinatrasTurned 21/ I'll twist, I've bust, I'm wrong again

Who?A bunch of Scots chancers whose heartbreak was spun into musical gold

Essential?Their greatest work was the album Cake; song wise they produced a load of instant classic masterpieces including The Best Man's Fall, Who's He and a splendid cover of White Horses when that sort of thing hadn't been officially endorsed by the likes of Peter Kay.

Popstars in Reduced Circumstances?It comes as a surprise to many that the Trash Can Sinatras are still (as at 1st October 2002) a going concern, although the individual elements also pursue solo affairs as well. The constant adversity for them to triumph over is likely to fuel a new album, the adversity of the production of which leading to the next...

In a nutshell, then:Whatever happened to the likely lads, but with soft scottish vocals

Never mind the music, give us trivia:We once saw them support Ride; they came on to Dancing Queen (before that was trendy, too) wearing yellow sou'westers.

In more depth:Official site - watch as the new album totters towards completion
Frequently asked questions and more - they recommend this one themselves

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