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Interviews
Interview with Roy Thirlwall (2002)
One of the original C86 bands, Matinee label signing the Windmills broke up in 1990, but reformed in 1998. Singer Roy Thirlwall speaks to Ben Howarth about the group's new album 'Sunlight'.
Reviews
Now Is Then (2003)
Impressively melancholic indiepop from C86 veterans the Windmills, back with a haunting third album
Walking Around The World (2002)
Solid, eclectic three track release from the always consistent Matinee label group, the Windmills
When It Was Winter (2001)
As someone who has a strong aversion to the summer and sunshine (which I am currently soaked in) I will quite happily reminisce on those cold but cosy months which last for about eleven months of the
Sunlight (2001)
I opened the package containing this record about twenty minutes before I had to leave the house on a Friday morning and instantly placed it on my turntable expecting the usual Matinee pretty melodies
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