Sadly, most know Ben Lee as either arm candy to the starlets or a mediocre adult-alternative singer. But back in the day, when he was a wee kid fresh outta Australia, he could write a mean tune. He rose to fame after spending some time in Chicago and recording an album with Brad Wood featuring cameos by various local scenesters including a young lady by the name of Liz Phair. That was a fine solo disc, but we always really loved his previous work with the much messier yet ingratiatingly poppier band Noise Addict. more ›