Tony Bates, 3WBC 94.1 FM, Victoria, Australia, May 2003, review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK)

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 Tony Bates, 3WBC 94.1 FM, Victoria, Australia, May 2003, review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK)

"Ike Moriz, fresh from South Africa, based in London now, has a great debut album out. Top-notch songs, without being either retro or pretentious; instantly memorable leaving you wanting more. So now we know where David Bowie gained his influence from!"

Location: Victoria, Australia

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