Search - Cleaners From Venus :: Golden Cleaners

Great overview of the Cleaners

Wayne Klein | My Little Blue Window, USA | 10/08/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Compilation albums are usually a way to 1) Visit new artists 2) Get rare tracks 3) Put more money in the record company's coffers. Here 1 & 2 are the main contenders. Martin Newell, a very talented song writer/performer/singer and professional gardener is the main man behind both Cleaners and Brotherhood of Lizards. Since most of CFV's stuff isn't available on CD (they are sold in a limited edition out of Germany--very limited 75 copies of each CD), this is probably the best place to dig in and try this unique UK band.Newell also has trio of "solo" albums out. The most notable solo album is Greatest Living Englishman produced by Xtc's Andy Partridge. This Greatest Living Englishman is well worth visiting for both his solo and group outtings.As an overview, this anthology does a great job of gathering up some of the best CFV tracks. There are, however, many more so be prepared to become sucked into this band's orbit."