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Sally Crewe & the Sudden Moves: Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You

By Alan Brown

Whip-smart lyrics, jagged guitar and a skanking stop-start rhythm section fuel an infectious blast of streamlined indie-pop that brings to mind the cool swagger of early Joe Jackson. [12 February 2009]

Sally Crewe & the Sudden Moves: Shortly After Take-Off

By Zeth Lundy

Prickly summer music for those who like their guitar pop incisive and lean. [12 August 2005]