Babylon Zoo

Their song "Spaceman" gained considerable exposure through its use in a Levi's jeans television advert in the United Kingdom in late 1995.

[8] Critic Steven Wells wrote the "Spaceman" single (resembling the Levi's advert version for only "about ten seconds") angered many consumers.

He reported Mann drew further ire through self-aggrandising interviews, and noted his ridicule in the media, including by NME and in a 1997 episode of comedy TV series Brass Eye.

[10] An album entitled The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes was produced at Mann's New Atlantis Productions music and video centre.

[13] The group disbanded shortly after and Mann moved to India where he spent time working for an aid agency.