Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle has put away the punk paraphernalia to turn respectable pop/rock musician.

Drawing inspiration from some of his own heroes such as The Who, Beatles and Led Zep, and using more meaningful lyrics than in the past, he has produced 13 excellent tracks which last more than 60 minutes. Serious Contender and Hard Highway really stand out, but Lie In Bed, See Through You and Starbucks Around The World are well worth a listen. The album is a great mix of rock and pop and would be a smash hit if performed by someone more famous.

Updated: 08:53 Thursday, March 31, 2005