If you're a fan of the felines, you'll of course love the name of the band Cat Empire. And if you're a fan of globe-trotting party rock (by the likes of, say, World Party), you'll have a blast with So Many Nights. The band, led by appropriately named lead singer Felix Riebl, hails from Australia and plays music chock full of African and Latin sounds. Velour calls the band a "funky circus troupe." So Many Nights, which has been available Down Under since last year, was produced by John Porter, who in the past has worked with B.B. King and Roxy Music.

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Band: http://www.thecatempire.com

Label: http://www.velourmusic.com 

Audio: http://www.myspace.com/thecatempire