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Grand National's debut "Kicking The National Habit" is finally getting a proper release in the U.S. on March 14. The North American package will feature seven bonus tracks not available on the original U.K. release, including remixes by Sasha and The Glimmers. Also added is a bonus video for "Drink To Moving On," directed by Ramon & Pedro.

I first picked up on the group when I heard Sasha's throbbing remix of "Talk Amongst Yourself" on his 2004 "Involver" compilation. I ordered the band's record at Amazon UK and was surprised by the rest of the the album. The euphoric "Talk Amongst Yourself" is most definitely a stand-out track with its Nile Rodgers-like rhythm guitar and synth line. The rest of the record features a myriad of genres including reggae, garage rock and some good ole Brit-pop.

Grand National are Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence "La" Rudd. The two worked in odd jobs such as construction and meat delivery in London before becoming full-time musicians. When Rupert had to make a delivery at a local studio where Primal Scream was recording he befriended the group and started to use their studio. Lyddon and Ruff worked on a few demo tracks, which led to the release of their acclaimed single "Playing In The Distance." (Source)

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