Ambulance Ltd? What a great band, they appeared about 5 years ago (on my radar), and combined a Velvet Underground meets Jesus & Mary Chain vibe, but more melodic. Based in Brooklyn, they had 2 great discs - self-titled and an EP called "New English". Both are really worth checking out. Marcus Congleton is (was?) the leader, he broke up the band, or vice-versa, just as they were gaining some steam a few years ago...those that left re-formed as Red Romance, which recorded some ok music, much more pop (and highly forgettable) than Ambulance. Supposedly Marcus moved to LA and was recording a new album with John Cale. Don't know whatever happened with that. I saw the re-formed Ambulance Ltd. last April at the Mercury Lounge and they sounded great. Even played some new songs. Here's hoping they surface somewhere soon...
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