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Cranes

British dream pop group distinguished by singer Alison Shaw's curious, childlike vocals.
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Cranes

Cranes - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Formed

1985 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock Dream Pop

Group Members

Alison Shaw Mark Francombe Matt Cope Jim Shaw

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