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these gals were back up singers for jimmy sommerville back in the hey day of early 90's pop. they made an album of their own that is without a doubt one of the best examples of smooth jazzy brit pop that was showing signs of its evolution towards smooth and velvety trip hop as we see it today. most of the songs are simply laid out with scintillating keyboard work and cool vocals that contrats each other highlighting their strengths and not bringing to the fore their inherent weaknesses. the big hit off the album 'this is your life' was my personal anthem for 2 years of my life and can be seen most recently covered by Moony on her album 'lifestories'. this album is good stuff, deserves a re-release and eaten up with a little gelato spoon.

Why this dou never got any bigger than this is beyond me....superior vocals, expertly written lyrics and wonderful tunes. If you like Blancmange, Yaz, Ultravox, or Eurythmics...give this one a shot. Best tracks are "This Is Your Life" and "Your Last Sorrow"

it took me a long time to find this! this pop group never took off but the songs are great.

Found this album ages ago from a friend of a friend; time to replace the old cassette. Great album. Cowboy Junkie esque but better. This group should have gone farther. I find myself still enjoying these songs a lot even 10 years later.

These two remarkably talented women were support musicians and backing vocalists for Jimmy Somerville's band The Communards between 1986-1988.

This CD is one of my favorites from '91 and it is long out of print. If you like jangly guitars, electronic keyboards and pretty female vocals with a slightly alternative sound, you will LOVE this CD.

Jimmy Somerville, Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr all provide support on the CD.

Standout tracks: This is Your Life, May this Be Your Last Sorrow, She Sells, The Comfort of Faith

If you still don't know the Duo "Banderas"you should try and find or buy this CD imediately. It is a great example of talent, good music and fine lyrics.