Idlewild, 'The Remote Part' (Capitol)

Scottish rockers with brave hearts on their sleeves.

There are British bands, and then there are American British bands: artists like Morrissey and Joy Division, who've remained popular among U.S. misfits years after their own countrymen wouldn't be caught dead wearing one of their T-shirts. With The Remote Part's aptly titled "American English," Scotland's Idlewild bid for the undying affection of said misfits.

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