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Astro Naughty <astro-naughty> "jolly jangly guitar pop"
Become a Fan Use this Skin Report Abuse Surf similar Bands	Former 18 Wheeler guitarist Steve returns with his new band, Astro Naughty. After gigging in Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout Central Scotland, the 4-piece have begun to get airplay on XFM and BBC Radio Scotland. They've also made it to television, recording a show for, erm, Lanarkshire TV - think the Monkees meets the Banana Splits - yeah just like that. And it doesn't end there. The band have had a string of online awards and top reviews. eMusic Magazine awarded them "Top Track" and 5 stars for Songbird. They've also signed a licensing deal with MTV for their songs to be used on Real World.	Genre Indie Rock Pop Label Self Published Hometown Dunfermline UK URL http://www.bebo.com/astro-naughty Profile Created February 2007 Profile Views 219 times Influences Beach Boys, Steely Dan, Teenage Fanclub, Dostoevsky, Bulgarian Folk Music, War of the Worlds, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mighty Boosh, The Stone Roses, The Byrds, 18 Wheeler, The Flaming Lips, Doug Derek & The Hoax, Dodgy, Jefferson's Eye Correctin' Fluid, Weak Lemon Drink, The Wottingers, astronaughty, The Banana Splits, Boney M, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Motown...

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EP Review by e-music magazine

"Remember 18 Wheeler? No? Never mind, they've split up now and lead singer* Steve's busy with Astro Naughty, crafting jolly jangly guitar pop with melodies, high harmonies and slightly overloaded guitar solos. If that sounds a bit like the Wheeler's former labelmates Teenage Fanclub, wait till you hear the music - but for those awaiting a new album from Norman Blake and chums, Astro Naughty are a tasty hors d'oeuvres. 'Songbird' sums up the band from title to chrous ('All I ever asked of you was let the songbird fly'), while 'She Said' recovers from an almost disastrously overworded first line to climax in a chorus with more la's than Liverpool and a guitar solo straight out of Norman's knapsack. Plug in the portable player and turn it up loud. (5 stars, e-music top track)"

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* Don't know where they got that from. Steve played guitar and did backing vocals in 18 Wheeler.

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EP Review by listen.com

"Steve from the underrated Scottish trio 18 Wheeler hangs up the oversized rave pants and goes back to playing the Power Pop he was born to play. Visions of Teenage Fanclub, Whiteout, Superstar and Alex Chilton will swirl before you as you hear these songs for the first time. Where 18 Wheeler embraced all things West Coast, Astro Naughty come together to bring out a more Scottish-inspired sound in these songs mixed with leftover California adoration and harmonies that soar like seagulls over the Pacific. With musical hacks such as Ian Brown, Suggs, and those stony blokes who got fired from Spiritualized making dour appearances in the British music weeklies, it's refreshing to hear an obscure artist come back to deliver songs that are stronger than before. Hopefully Alan McGee or someone else with good taste will discover them once again."

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Gig Review by Bulaka Webzine

"What can you say about this band that hasn't already been said before? References to Teenage Fanclub come all too easy when you listen to the happy-go-lucky jingle jangle pop sounds that Scottish band Astro Naughty perform.

Rising from the ashes of 18 Wheeler, Astro Naughty are a refreshing change from all the overpowered rock/dance crossover bands that trade under the "nu-metal" tag these days.

Astro Naughty have a CV most bands would kill for. Lead singer Steve spent 4 years with 18 Wheeler (who were signed to Creation) touring the UK, Europe and the Far East whilst drummer Gordon, bassist Dougie and lead guitarist Scott previously played together in The All Stars and Starsky.

Songbird is a prime example of the Glasgow sound most commonly associated with The Fannies "Bandwagonesque" phase, if only The Fannies had more "balls". From the very opening moment, you are convinced that you are going to like this band: crisp guitars, tight harmonies and a fucking catchy melody.

Kicking off with a Zeppelin influenced riff, She Said powers into more excellent songmastery. The vocals, as always, are strong and clear.

A fine, fine band with quality songs worthy of endless airplay."

bulaka, Webzine

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