Circa Now! Latter Day Techno Kids, Utah Saints
Susan Compo, Option, Fall 1993
FOR A COUPLE of English guys, choosing the state of Utah as the basis for their bands name probably had as much exotic cachet as Saturn. But it wasnt likely a veiled attempt to woo rabid Osmond Family fans. Donny and Marie and Joseph Smith aside, this cheerful duo only once set foot in the land of Latter Day Saints.
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