[1] Influenced by a range of musical styles encompassing rock, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, world and Latin.

[3] Of the same year he produced the Wedding Present's debut album George Best which racked up a further four song entries in the Festive 50.

[4] Allison went on to produce other Peel favourites - The Flatmates (#2 indie hit with ‘Shimmer’), Pale Saints and Ned's Atomic Dustbin.

[3] Showing his versatility as a producer Allison moved away from indie guitars and on to the psychedelic folk/rock of Liverpool band Shack and the album ‘Waterpistol’.

Brothers Mick and John Head were a writing force to be reckoned with, influences ranged from classic pop to jazz and folk.

"[5] After the recording Allison meanwhile had taken off to do his Jack Kerouac in the US and had with him his producer's copy DAT of 'Waterpistol' but in a cruel twist of fate had left it in his hire car.

[9] Newly signed Beta Band stable mates Coldplay’s early recordings were produced by Allison.

[11] On his travels he discovered early Sonic360 signing and Mexican electro/funk/Latin artist Kinky,[12] whose eponymous album was also produced by Allison.