of bands in London before forming the eight-member band Mumbo Jumbo, which released recordings in the mid-1990s. In late 1996 Mumbo Jumbo undertook a brief tour in Australia which coincided with the release of a Tactics anthology The History of the Sky. In 1999 Dave Studdert, Garry Manley and Lex Robertson formed the nucleus of a band called The Inside Up which toured Australia in 2000-1. The members of The Inside Up dispersed in 2003. In late 2006 Memorandum Recordings released a double-CD anthology of Tactics’ first two albums (My Houdini and Glebe) as well as some live recordings and unreleased songs from that period. All the tracks were re-mastered for the release, and the Glebe album was completely remixed from the original multi-track masters. Just prior to CD release Tactics reformed for two gigs; the line-up was Dave Studdert, Garry Manley and Ingrid Spielman, with the addition of Matt Galvin (guitar), Nic Cecire (drums), Lex Robertson (keyboards) and Pete Kelly (trumpet). In March 2008 Memorandum Recordings released the second volume of The Sound of the Sound. The double CD anthology includes a re-mastered Blue and White Future Whale. The subsequent album, The Great Gusto, is represented in this collection by live versions and studio outtakes (an indication of Studdert’s dissatisfaction with the album). The band briefly reformed to publicise the CD release, and recorded five new songs in April 2008. August 2019 saw the band perform their High Speed Picnic Tour, playing in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with a new album under their wing Early Shift at Charles de Gaulle - (Released on Scenic View Records). The live band (and current album studio band) comprise David Studdert - vocals, rhythm guitar and production, Ingrid Spielman - piano and organ, Garry Manley - bass, Nic Cecire - drums and percussion, Lex Robertson - backing vocals and assorted other instruments, and Wayne Connolly - lead guitar and production. On the new album are added Peter Fenton - backing vocals, and Matt Galvin - guitar (all solos except on Who Tells Me). French musician Jili Serra played with the live and studio band - guitar, e-bow, harmonica, bass. Members David Studdert - Lead vocals & rhythm guitar (all albums) - 1977-2019. Angus Douglas - Lead guitar (My Houdini, Glebe, The Bones...) - 1977-84. Robert Whittle - Drums, vocals (My Houdini, Glebe, The Bones...) - 1977-82. Geoff Marsh - Bass, vocals (My Houdini,