Favorite Musical Artists: Del Amitri

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:

Driving With The Brakes On 

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