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memphis in texas | Shrubbies

memphis in texas by Shrubbies, released 01 January 1999 1. my shoulder ride 2. no sounds 3. body cried alive 4. sabled fur 5. twiddle your thumbs mum 6. carefree clothes 7. visitors' book 8. memphis in texas 9. perfect present 10. hearty connection 11. knives Memphis in Texas was the first and only album by Shrubbies. In the aftermath of Lake of Puppies, an alt folk/pop band featuring William D Drake, Sharron Fortnam (North Sea Radio Orchestra/Cardiacs/Lake of Puppies/Led Bib/Lost Crowns) and Craig Fortnam (North Sea Radio Orchestra/Arch Garrison/Lake of Puppies) formed Shrubbies with Sarah Smith (Cardiacs/Sea Nymphs) on sax and keyboards, and Ben Clarke on drums. When he left the band, Dominic Luckman (Cardiacs) joined the fold! Following Sarah's departure from the band, Dan Maitland signed up. They played enthusiastically on the London circuit from 1996-1999, made this record, released it then split up. Craig's songs are settings of poems that Sharron wrote in her bedr