sentences:  The Aliens formed from the ashes of The Beta Band in 2005, reuniting Robin Jones and John Maclean with Gordon Anderson (aka Lone Pigeon), a former bandmate who left the Betas due to mental illness.This, their first release, reworks some songs from earlier Lone Pigeon releases as well as including some new material.The track "Robot Man" is also included in their debut studio album "Astronomy for Dogs".