UK band The Charlatans made a surprising comeback in 1995, turning in an eponymous album that earned them their best reviews ever. ‘Tellin’ Stories’, the 1997 follow-up to ‘The Charlatans’, should have been triumphant, but tragedy struck midway through its recording, when keyboardist Rob Collins was killed in a car accident. Collins was an integral part of the band’s lineup, creating a distinctive, swirling, neo-psychedelic sound, and it seemed unlikely that the band could carry on without him.

Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy volunteered to help the band complete the album, which was basically written before Collins’ death and surprisingly, ‘Tellin’ Stories’ turned out more consistent than their earlier records, with the best songs showcasing the band at its strongest, which is quite an achievement considering the