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8. NIGHT - WRITE PEN

How often do you wake in the morning wishing you could remember the thoughts you had in the middle of the night; things to do; masterful letters composed? Keep the Night - Write pen by your bed and scribble away to your heart’s content without disturbing anyone else in the room. The nib lights up as you write. Perfect for insomniacs, travellers, night workers and children doing prep after lights-out.

9. PEDOMETER

This neat pedometer not only measures distances covered, once clipped to the belt, but is also a step counter. It will work out your average speed in mph or steps per minute. Ideal for any sportsman, keep-fit enthusiast or anyone who wants to know how far they have walked

It seemed as though they would suffer from the jinx, band members almost demolishing the DJ's turntables in the stuggle to get onstage and then each of them picking something different for the opening song. They looked around, bewildered and accusing, shrugged and proceeded to justify being top billing.

They are men with physical afflictions, bent double over instruments, lolling dangerously on to one side, but never quite toppling, always maintaining a proud pop stability. The vocalist is a real roaring boy, spitting fur, his throat slaked with grit. Alongside, the two guitarists work equally hard, blurs of skin sweeping across strings, generating a range of splendid noises, refreshing slaps in the face.

The Wolfhounds are one of the most potent bands on the bump and grind indie-rock circuit. There's life in the old dog yet.

PUSH - SOUNDS, 11 April 1987.