Simpatico finds The Charlatans feeling better and fresherthan ever, and ready to take on the world again. It's a record, in short, that sees every member of The Charlatans step up to the plate and give it everything. Simpatico is the band's ninth album and is the follow-up to the highly acclaimed Up At The Lake (2004). Three of their albums, Some Friendly (1990), The Charlatans (1995) and Tellin' Stories (1997) all reached number one in the UK chart. Two albums, Us And Us Only (1999) and Wonderland (2001) debuted at number two. Simpatico sees The Charlatans entering a new phase of their career with a new home at Sanctuary Records, off the leash and ready for the future. A triumphant return for them and a record of 2006!