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Squeeze's lineup during the mid-1990s changed constantly.

Though not an official Squeeze member, Aimee Mann was featured on vocals and guitar at many Squeeze shows during 1994.

Thomas also exited the band that year, and Carrack doubled on snare and keyboards for a few gigs before session drummer Andy Newmark was brought in.

Then — still in 1994 — Carrack left, which allowed keyboardist Andy Metcalfe to return to the band for a short spell, playing on some live dates.

Drummer Kevin Wilkinson ( no relation to bassist Keith ), formerly of The Waterboys and China Crisis, was also added around this time, replacing Newmark.

He lasted through the 1995 album Ridiculous, which was recorded by the quartet of Difford, Tilbrook, Wilkinson and Wilkinson.

The album spun off three minor hits in the UK: " This Summer ", " Electric Trains " and " Heaven Knows ".

(" Heaven Knows " was used as the closing song in the 1995 film Hackers starring Angelina Jolie.

) As well, a minimally remixed version of " This Summer " became a No. 32 UK hit in 1996, a year after the original version peaked at No. 36.

Despite this, A & M once again dropped Squeeze from their roster in late 1996.