I did a rather lengthy write-up of this wonderful, if relatively
little-known, Scottish band previously, so I won’t repeat it here. (They’re
also pretty great live.) Going back and listening to some of their material
again, I was struck by the endings of several of their songs. “Be My Downfall”
keeps the suspense going throughout the song – will he stay or will he go? “Always The Last To Know” contains a surprise twist at the end, while “Nothing Ever Happens” features, almost as a throwaway, an ominous pair of lines that not
only re-color the rest of the song but remain relevant 30 years later. They
also have an endearing habit of tossing in British expressions (car park, chat
show, matchlight) that are seldom heard on this side of the pond.
Favorite songs:
Always The Last To Know
Be My Downfall
Roll To Me
In The Frame
Some Other Sucker's Parade
Nothing Ever Happens
Before The Evening Steals The Afternoon
Kiss This Thing Goodbye
Not Where It's At
Spit In The Rain
Sleep Instead Of Teardrops
Move Away Jimmy Blue
When You Were Young
Just Before You Leave
The First Rule Of Love
Out Falls The Past
Hatful Of Rain
In The Meantime
Long Journey Home
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