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Brilliant new collection of songs from Matin?e's truly international coterie of popstars. The disc kicks off with a firm favorite from Denmark's Northern Portrait entitled `Stirling Moss' which establishes a car racing theme rather nicely. Scottish popkids Strawberry Whiplash answer the challenge with new smash `Boy In The Bubble Car,' while Australian legends The Lucksmiths deliver their swansong recording with the predictably stunning `Get-to-bed Birds.' Sweden's The Electric Pop Group is represented with perhaps their strongest song to date `Believers,' while Clay Hips American expats living in Germany and Ireland don't disappoint channeling their inner Pet Shop Boys with `Disappointed.' The album's centerpoint sees the return of England's mighty Tender Trap after four years with the new classic `Danger Overboard,' and Australia has its second contender with the very welcome return of Simp tico and new favorite `Australian Idle.' Finland's Cats on Fire begin the year with a fantastic new song called `The Hague,' while Scotland is back in fine form with Bubblegum Lemonade and `Cuts Like A Dream.' Finally, American hipsters Math and Physics Club break a two-year silence with a great new song called `I Keep To Myself,' and Australia's The Guild League soundtrack the final lap of the compilation with the lovely `Bookmark.' Demonstrating the continuing strength of the label's roster, this timeless collection is a vital release for the Matin?e faithful and a fantastic introduction to some of the best indie bands of today.