David Lynch needs to make a new film. The soundtrack has already been written, recorded, and is ready for distribution. An exquisite mix of Ten Thousand Maniacs, Julie Cruise, Dick Dale, Tammy Wynette and spooky theremin may come close to the mood of this extravagantly layered and written album. Based in California and working from their own purpose-built studio the Bellyachers are Sandra Mello, Brian Mello, Melody Baldwin and Peter Craft. This is an album that will be sitting high on my CD pile (& iTunes stack) for many months to come.

Hamish Tam-me | Crema | Autumn 2006