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Mercury Rev: Yerself Is Steam + Car Wash Hair (2xCD) Yasmin Williams it was often labeled asMercury Revs 1991 debut album Yerself Is Steam was a critical success, and quickly followed up by the 'Car Wash Hair' single. The releases persuaded the band to perform their very first live gig then their third gig was on the main stage at Reading Festival and their fourth was supporting Bob Dylan an auspicious start to their decades long career. Despite the plaudits resulting in strong sales and regular tours, it was not until their fourth album,