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LET'S start with the facts which make up Exhibit A. On July 21st last, Irish band Humanzi released their debut album in Ireland and, three days later, in Britain. Hopes were high for Tremors to do well, as Humanzi have been in the spot- light for the best part of a year, with much time and money having gone into building their profile, writesJim Carroll

Aside from footing recording budgets and personal advances, Universal Music, the company which funds the band's label, has invested considerable amounts in releasing, marketing and advertising the band and their wares. Humanzi have also played a huge number of high-profile shows in the last 12 months, from a support slot to the Pixies at Lansdowne Road in August 2005 to a headlining slot on the New Band stage at the last Oxegen festival.