Released late in 1990, the hit album Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches was a summation of the Madchester era.

There was a great big furry fuzzy Papa Bear, and a middle-sized fuzzy furry Mama Bear, and a tiny little Baby Bear with fur as soft and feelsome as velvet.

“Is Mike Hartley in his right mind, do you think, sir?” inquired Sweeting simply. “Can't tell, Davy. He may be crazed, or he may be only crafty.”

They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.