System One, which we’ll call our ‘classic’ 2005 release, is now available to download online.  It’s not as good as having the cd of course, but if you sneak it on to your iPod (other MP3 players are available), you don’t run the dual inconveniences of cluttering your house or having an ‘obscurer-than-thou’ cd lying round which you may be quizzed on by people with proper taste and life-direction.  Oxfam music and iTunes have the album for £7.99 (you may have to search around a little under ‘The Knockouts’); and while individual tracks are cheaper on iTunes, they’re not compatible with some machines and what not; and at Oxfam, you can listen once to any song for 11p.  I’m sure the ‘classic’ System One is available from other download sites.

But as I say, the cd’s the best option.  It'll sound better and is actually cheaper.  And don’t forget the more recent, extra-vfm and also ‘classic’ Very Special World and Bollywood covers ep at the home of DIY pop, www.topplers.net.

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