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The Features: The Garage, London

Lisa Verrico, The Times, 23 April 2005

ADMITTEDLY, the Arsenal v Chelsea match taking place at the same time was tough competition, but it was still a surprise to see a small venue like the Garage only half full for the Features' first London show since releasing their acclaimed debut album, Exhibit A. Football aside, the size of the crowd suggested that the public may be tiring of spunky guitar bands with interchangeable names. And who could blame them? There are so many in the charts these days, it is not only hard to tell them apart; increasingly, it's not worth bothering to try. 

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