English duo McAlmont & Butler quickly became one of the most hyped
collaborations of the mid-90s through a handful of singles that combined
uplifting soul music arrangements with the reigning Britpop sound of the era.
Shortly after meeting at the Jazz Café in Camden, singer David McAlmont,
formerly one-half of the short-lived pop act Thieves, and Suede guitarist
Bernard Butler struck a creative partnership that culminated with the release of
the orchestral single "Yes" in May 1995. Praised by its lush production, the
track reached Number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and was followed...