** 1/2 Charlatans UK, “Some Friendly,” Beggars Banquet/RCA.
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If it weren’t for the Stone Roses, these Manchester-sound bandwagoneers might be leading the latest pack of psychedelic revivalists instead of just following a trend. But at least they do it well. Sonic overdrive drenched in ‘60s organ propels thoughtful lyrics, particularly in “White Shirt,” a marriage of sunshine-and-lollipops track with rain-and-radishes sentiments.
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