The band eventually decided to take a rest from that relentless touring and 'Near to the Wild Heart of Life', the stunning follow-up, wasn't released until earlier this year; some half a decade later! The album was more than worth the wait, as the band have refined their scuzzy punk buzz into an even more streamlined and anthemic weapon of mass destruction.
This week sees the band take anthems like 'No Known Drink or Drug' and 'North East South West' out onto British roads for the first time and with their extensive catalogue sitting behind the new material, this is surely the moment at which everyone else wakes up to the musical genius in their midst.
Tickets for all dates are on sale now and the full tour itinerary is shown below.