 The 2nd single we ever released on Artists Against Success featured *on one side a band called Lazer Guided. At the time we agreed to release them we had only heard rough demos of their stuff - mostly instrumental *Mr Hibbett dubbed them our "Indie Shadows" but a fearsome live show at Pymm's Wine Bar (24th June 1998 - FACT FANS) convinced us that they were worthy of our attention. Alas the paper-thin production of that single "Devotchka" *now available on the AAS 5 Year Compilation No Sales:No Sellout somewhat limited their chances of gaining radio play, or for that matter, any fans. Meanwhile they continued to record new material and were fast becoming one of the best live bands in town. After a slight setback *losing a guitarist to the curse of university they returned stronger with a new member, alledgedly a huge fan *he lied - he'd only seen them play once, but really wanted to join a band - they recorded a further split single for us "Forget To Fade Out" *also available on the 5 year compilation - this time a purple vinyl hand-numbered beauty with the Reading band Saloon who went on to top John Peel's Festive 50 the following year. More songs were recorded and a mini album on Reveal Records was planned but never released. The band folded in 2000. Will & Ollie went on to form Stars On The Water with original Lazer Guided guitarist Phil. Matt went on to form the odd-ball fancy-dress genius of Selina Kyle and Joanne took to keyboards & percussion with Frankie Machine. Ollie & Phil have a new band now called The Nightjars. Will is also a freelance photographer, print & web designer under the banner Find The Will What you have here is the best of their recorded output 1998-2000
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