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| | Steve Harley/Cockney Rebel |
 | | Harley's presence and vision were what actually gelled the music together; despite all the hodge-podge of influences, it's almost impossible to mistake a Cockney Rebel song for something else, mostly due to Harley's, er, well, cockney accent and charismatic delivery. |
 | | Steve Harley was a smart and wiseass guy, and he certainly did not intend to fit nicely and smoothly into any of the already existing musical categories. |
 | | Harley's newly-found love for funky rhythms is amply demonstrated on 'White White Dove', Harley's weird ode to Rosicrucians, of all people, with a very nice transition from the harsh funky verses to the pompous brass-filled poppy chorus and, again, an excellent processed guitar solo from Cregan at the end. |
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