Doves - Lost Souls

Emerging from a post-Britpop hangover, Manchester’s music scene at the turn of the century was a rich breeding ground for indie rock, and there was no band hungrier for acclaim than this Wilmslow trio. Having seen their previous incarnation as dance act Sub Sub come to an abrupt end when a fire in their studio destroyed years of work, the band’s determination to forge ahead as Doves soon reaped dividends. Lost Souls’ strength lies in the melodic interplay between Jimi Goodwin and Jez Williams’ layered guitars, with Andy Williams’ drumbeats providing a solid backbone throughout. (Eamonn Halpin)