'Bookends' was released as the band's second EP back in 2000. The following year they would sign to major label EMI. They released four albums before splitting in 2005.
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Alfie were an indie group who formed in Manchester in 1998. The band were close to local groups Doves, I Am Kloot and Elbow, who all shared a rehearsal studio. The band signed to Twisted Nerve Records in 1999 and were recruited by label co-owner Damon Gough (aka Badly Drawn Boy) to work on his debut album and perform as his live backing band.