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It's been a bit quiet at Reviewage Towers lately what with going to Latitude Festival and taking some time out to just listen to music without writing about it - which is, of course, what normal people do. I love writing about music, but everyone needs a break some times.

In the process I've discovered the marvellous Villagers and The Kissaway Trail, had an incredibly belated introduction to Noah and the Whale and updated myself with the new (and very good) I am Kloot album. In fact, I'm listening to the latter as I type.

I've also dug out a copy of CAKE's Fashion Nugget (Maidstone's Cancer Research shop, £1.99) mainly to relive memories of Simon Mayo playing "The Distance" on Radio One in the days before they invented Chris Moyles. Ah, sweet memories.

Anyway, onwards and upwards. More reviews to follow including the new Television of Cruelty EP and Ben Jones' new solo project. All very exciting. In the meantime, take a wander around the site and its links.

I'm off for the proverbial cuppa.

Stephe