Lots of buzz, plenty of which is self-generated, about the forthcoming album and tour. It is mainly being sold on the reputations of the protagonists; I am wondering whether to invest but actual evidence of Their Monstrousnesses genius has been in short supply until this week.
Say Please from ooh a few days ago, sounds a whole lot like ELO once did; latest output The Sandman, The Brakeman is a dreamy train ride, a soft, polished and rhythmic affair with moments that refer back to Glenn Campbell and Paul Simon, and more besides no doubt. Dear God seems to be an unhappy chiding of His Good Self that moves from chugging harmonic folkish territory into keening blue-eyed soul with a warbling guitar that picks up the vocal and takes it on further. This song suffers from a VERY ANNOYING DRUMBEAT.
All very shiny, but not really moving into interesting musical territory; on this evidence I would accept a freebie, but not shell out for either an album or a ticket.
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