In The Bin [Issue #23]
Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
Ole! Tarantula (CD Yep Roc)

Widely known for his eccentricity, former Soft Boys leader returns with a strong outing, owing something to the outstanding cast of support musicians, including: R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on guitar and The Small Faces’ Ian McLagan on keyboards. Even former XTC mastermind Andy Partridge lends a hand in composing the festive, “’Cause It’s Love (Saint Parallelogram).”