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Recorded as a joke by a trio of Swedish art punks, "Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe" was a surprise modern rock smash in late 1993, thanks in large part to singer Cia Berg flashing her braces in a Lolita-inspired video that had to be seen to be believed. Now, Whale is back with its first full album,We Care. Instead of the Red Hot Chili Peppers gonzo-funk of its hit single, the group delivers swirling ambience and laidback grooves that fit well with the sounds coming from Bristol, England. (Bristol trip-hopper Tricky guests on three tracks.) The rampant libido and the wacky humor are still intact, but alas, Berg's braces are gone. --Jim DeRogatis