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Filed under: News , New Releases Paul Smith, Empics/PA Throwing Muses are to release a 'Best Of' set that features the Rhode Island group's favourite tracks -- and true to the group's dislike of the obvious, it won't simply collate popular tunes. The release of the Rhode Island band's first ever compilation coincides with the 25th anniversary of the indie group's debut album 'Untitled.' 'Anthology' features 21 "personal favourites," a [...]

Of all life's little pleasures, coming across a band you've not listened to in years and remembering how great they are must rank up there with finding a nice warm cup of tea next to your chair you didn't know you had (the tea, not the chair). Whilst regular readers - all three of you - know I harp on about this kind of thing rather a lot, but this is my blog, and at my age and infirmity one is allowed a touch of leniency. Today's remembered pleasure is Throwing Muses. 4AD, the genius record [...]

• Mania by Throwing Muses » 06-mania.mp3

Alternate Version of the Day: "Like a Dog" by Throwing Muses

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