Last week, on a ridiculously long commute into work (three and a half hours.. thanks First Capital Connect), I rediscovered the Manic Street Preachers’ Gold Against the Soul. It’s a fine album, decorated with jewels like Sleepflower, La Tristesse Durerra and Roses in the Hospital. Rediscovering it after at least a three year hiatus was [...]
I’m going to keep this post short but sweet. Fyfe Dangerfield’s debut solo album came out recently. He’s the main man in the Guillemots. This album is amazing. It’s so joyous, full of songs of love, hope and optimism. You really do need to listen to it. You won’t regret it. It came out in [...]
I love you through sparks and shining dragons, I do. And now there’s poetry, in an empty Coke can. Those lyrics open up the Guillemots’ Made Up Love Song #43, and is one of the most arresting lyrical introductions to a song I’ve heard. I’m not normally a lyrics man – the music behind a [...]
On 15th November, I had one of those magical moments at a gig. The gig in question was in Northampton, hosted by Gomez, who were truly excellent. They even played my favourite song of theirs – Bring Your Lovin’ Back Here. The magical moment was the support act – in this case, Frightened Rabbit, exceeding [...]
Musings on moving moments in music.