Sub Sub - Full Fathom Five
(RobsRecords, 1995)
Before they were Doves, Jimi Goodwin and the Williams brothers were a dance act. On stage, they still play Sub Sub's first single, "Space Face." Neglected at the time of release, the disc is surprisingly sassy and inventive, with the highlight being the club hit "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)."

Lost Souls
(Astralwerks, 2000)
Britpop Bible NME proclaimed Lost Souls one of the year's best records. It's truly individual: rather than rocking out, it sustains an eerie, animated mood of regret that's ultimately reminiscent of the Smiths. Livelier tunes like the hit "Catch the Sun," and Northern Soul tribute "Here It Comes" sit comfortably alongside the monumental angst of "The Cedar Room."

Lost Sides
(Heavenly, 2000)
This limited edition release collected the additional tracks making up Doves' early EPs Cedar, Sea and Here It Comes. Mostly for collectors, the stray tracks illustrate Doves' cinematic side.

The Last Broadcast
(Capitol, 2002)
Lost Souls had songs and purpose, yet there was a sense Doves were still looking for their comfort zone. With Broadcast, they have found it. The album brims with confidence, from the euphoric blast of "There Goes the Fear" to the defiant climax of "Caught By the River." Here the sonic palette is broad enough to include clarinets, church choirs and Brazilian percussion. And their inspired arrangement makes them seem of a piece with the band's wide-screen ambition.