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Galliano: Sandals Messiahs

Paul Moody, New Musical Express, 28 May 1994

Five years ago GALLIANO was just a sticky Mediterranean drink. Now they're a band on the verge of major success, spearheading the movement that's the musical equivalent of dodgy liqueurs — acid jazz. PAUL MOODY traces the roots of the Gabicci groovers and explains what's great — and grim — about the goatee generation. Dress code: casual but smart.

Total word count of piece: 2776

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