The Skaters are ace but I have enjoyed them much, much more live than on record. Palmshaper and Gambling in Ophas Shadow are two of the better records of theirs that I have heard. Obviously they all sound much the same but that's not always a bad thing. They could be the 21st Century heirs to the Young/Zazeela/Maclise/Conrad throne if they wanted to but probably don't want to so there.
Also, nerd-y correction: Casetteboy is actually two blokes...or were, they are on hiatus/not doing anything anymore. Although they are going to be doing some music for a documentary.
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