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1. Setting Sun 5:11 �0.69

2. Robot Man 3:52 �0.69

3. I Am The Unknown 5:28 �0.69

4. Tomorrow 5:47 �0.69

5. Rox 6:15 �0.69

6. Only Waiting 5:24 �0.69

7. She Don't Love Me No More 7:13 �0.69

8. Glover 8:22 �0.69

9. Honest Again 4:15 �0.69

10. The Happy Song 3:57 �0.69

11. Caravan - Including Hidden Track "She Don't Love Me No More (Reprise) 16:19 �0.69

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'Astronomy For Dogs' is the debut album from former Beta Band members John Maclean, Gordon Anderson and Robin Jones. Influenced by the likes of David Bowie, T-Rex and The Beatles,the album's mix of psychedelic rock and trippy electronics is a far cry from the folk infused trip hop of their previous work. The single 'Setting Sun' is also featured.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 2007 Hype Beta, 27 April 2007

By	G. Viggers - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All the hype surrounding the Arctic Monkeys is unbelievable when you consider how great an album this is.

Consider the days when you bought a vinyl LP. There was side 1 and side 2. Neither necessarily sounded alike and the contrast of flipping over was always exciting. Astronmy for Dogs does exactly the same, albeit on your pod, CD, MP3 etc.

The first half has scorching melodic, summertime, rock pop songs. Opener "Setting Sun" is The Doors meets The Stones, and the quirky "Robot Man" is a reminder of the Beta Band roots.

There mood changes when the imaginary flipside occurs. "She Don't love Me No More" is quite simply a beautiful, engaging break up number. "Honest Again" is another stand out - think ELO swamped in strings and beautifully constructed piano riffs.

Beta Band were always the greatest band you never heard. Their remains deserve acclaim with this simply stunning record.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best album of the year so far!, 18 Mar 2007

By	Mike J. Wheeler (Kingswinford, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This is an absolutely stunning debut! Okay so the band consist of the remnants of the now defunct Beta Band so it's not a complete debut - but this is just outrageously good!

The Aliens combine Beatles-like songwriting and harmonies with a touch of Floyd-like experimentation and throw in a load of fun. This is one of the most uplifting pieces of work I've heard in ages. The single "Setting Sun" is a great opener and reminds me of the best of 60s music crossed with a New Wave/indie/post-punk (who cares about labels!) keyboard riff that drives the song. "Robot Man" is just as good - and sounds like something Lennon and McCartney might have penned in their prime. This is followed by "I am the Unknown". This is a superb song with ELO-inspired vocal harmonies (though much better than ELO!!!) tied into some great guitar and keyboards. Fantastic songwriting. "Tomorrow" follows in similar vein. Another great song tied in with excellent harmonies.

Next up comes the trip hop liike "Rox". Another cracking song. Completely different to the tracks that precede it and really showing off The Aliens range. "Only Waiting" sees a return to 60s inspired harmonies but played with pace. "She Don't Love Me No More" tones down the pace of the album completely. This is a soft, slow piano and strings-led song a complete contrast to the upbeat songs on the first half of the album and all the better for contrasting so much.

"Glover" is an 8 minute-long track that shows off The Aliens' experimental side. There are bits of allsorts here, parts of it are mainstream songs and rhythms but there are interruptions of background speaking straight out of Pink Floyd. In fact this track seems to owe a large debt to Barrett-era Floyd. "Honest Again" is a piece of superior soft rock which plays with the same harmonies that were so successful on the first half of the album.

Then comes "Happy Song". This is perhaps the weakest track on the album. Yes it's fun but after a while it does get irritating! It does though exemplify the upbeat nature of this album. It's a great record for release in the summer. The album closes with the lengthy and more experimental "Caravan" which again showcsaes The Aliens' range.

This is a fantastic album. In a year which already has two outstanding releases ('Neon Bible' and 'Grinderman' in my opinion) 'Astronomy for Dogs' is quite possibly the best album release so far of 2007. people have raved about The Shins and how they'll make it big this year but on the strength of 'Wincing the Night Away' I'd say they won't. This will appeal to the same audience who like The Shins but it's a MILLION times better. Consistent and edgy as well as being filled with great tunes.

Album of the year so far.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful psychedelic anarchic happy album, 1 April 2007

By	J. Bloss "jethrox1" (Wolverton, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

For me this is one of the best albums I have heard this year. It is full of lush catchy tunes. Previous reviewers have pointed out the links to the Beta Band and there are similarities. However, the production is a bit more polished and the album seems more complete. The Aliens have managed to pull their influences from the 60s ( "Setting Sun" has definitely borrowed from the Pretty Things "S.F. Sorrow" ) and 70s together to create a joyous album with current sensibilities. I doubt anyone could listen to "I am unknown" without feeling uplifted and happy. Hopefully this is the first of many excellent albums

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3.0 out of 5 stars strong ideas
I bought this album on the basis of a small excerpt from "Glover" which was used in a trailer for a tv series. After the initial strong start the song wonders off. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Ed Waalewijn

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
Astronomy for Dogs is a truely audacious album, which in my opinion came off brilliantly. Refusing to be drawn into the modern day mediocre commercial rock/indie scene, The Aliens... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Physical Graffiti

4.0 out of 5 stars new sound from old band members
well i first heard this album autumn last year and i have evntually got round to buying it! the first track i heard on the album was the second track 'robot man' i immediately... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Ms. C. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars A joy
I really don't have the time to write an extensive review. I just want to encourage anyone who hasn't listened to or purchased this album yet to do so. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Mr. B. W. Simonds

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Like many people I shed tears of sorrow when the Betas split, possibly the best unknown band from Britain ever, so it was geat to hear that a few of the old and very old Betas... Read more

Published on 2 Aug 2007 by J. M. Mclaren

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you coming on up?
"Not going back, down on the track, you gotta get down now"

Saw them in the Thekla in Bristol a few weeks back - dragged a mate along after explaining that it will be... Read more

Published on 12 Jul 2007 by Naboo the Shamen

3.0 out of 5 stars Just don't build it up too much!
I first heard the Aliens single on the Rob da Bank show months ago, and what I heard didn't convince me to rush out and buy the album. Read more

Published on 26 May 2007 by A. Brookes

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it, like it, like it....
Well, 'Best Album of 2007' is getting tricky. First, I didn't think I'd hear anything better than LCD Soundsystem's 'Sound of Silver'. Read more

Published on 8 May 2007 by Ian Pugh

4.0 out of 5 stars well done guys
Fabulous album...so glad they have got it together again and with such style, beauty, elegance and intelligence. Read more

Published on 30 Mar 2007 by C. Emmas

4.0 out of 5 stars The Beta Band Live once more
Great come-back album from the remains of the Beta Band, who were criminally underrated and sadly disbanded a while back. Read more

Published on 27 Mar 2007 by D. Wells

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