Full circle: after writing a song named after Kim Wilde and covering one of her big hits, former Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley has taken the next step: she makes an appearance on Wilde’s new album, Never Say Never, reprising “Kids In America” with Wilde and a suitably 21st-century wall of sound. As is usually the case when a star decides to cover her own song, the 2006 edition of “Kids In America” could be the greatest thing you hear or year—or it may induce nausea and vomiting. You’ll never know until you hear it, though.

Aside from being a fun detour, though, the song reminds me of how much I miss Charlotte Hatherley’s accent. Her new album was, at last report, due late this year. Fingers crossed.