The band were led by Louise Wener, famously 'the most elegible Jewish woman' according to some magazine or other, and she had a big enough bag of controversial quotes (none of which I can remember) to be interviewed cosntantly by the music press. They survived for three albums in this way before splitting up (i.e. Louise sacked the band) due to Wener's shocking jaw-wobbling in the video for 'Romeo Me', three years later.

As for the music? Fairly good, spiky guitar-led pop that, although painfully 1995, is still very catchy and fun.


The next Blondie?   June 13, 2000
Donnie L. Tucker (usa)
Though in retrospect they might not have lived up to that label as well as Echobelly did, Sleeper's debut still has a ton to love.

Though most attention will go to Louise Werner, who's sexy voice and sassy attitude carry a lot of the songs here, the backing music carry it even further, proving Sleeper is more than just an interesting and controversial frontwoman.

Fans who miss 80's new wave pop will need to have this.


First time all the tracks are excellent!   December 28, 1998
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This is the first time I've had a cd, where all the tracks are great. I strongly recommend this cd to most anyone. It has a fun, frisky sound and the beats are truly catchy. Get it. It's great!!!!!!!