Chemikal Underground, it seems, are in the middle of something of a purple patch this year. Already we’ve had LPs from The Phantom Band, Aidan Moffat and De Rosa but the self-titled debut fromLord Cut-glass may just top them all.
For the uninitiated Lord Cut-glass is the long awaited return to front-line action of former Delgado Alun Woodward. Almost four years in the making, the LP is a stunning achievement.
It’s a record that has its origins in latter days Delgados. Indeed had it not been for the back to basics approach of ‘Universal Audio’ the ambitious instrumentation would have been a logical extension of the previous 2 Delgados LPs. Having said that, ‘Lord Cut-glass’ builds on the more upbeat approach of ‘Universal Audio’ to great effect.
It’s no rock record, that’s for sure, and it’s too sumptuous to be described as folk. No, the term that bests describe, LCG is orchestral pop with the emphasis on pop. This is a truly memorable collection of songs with Woodward dispensing fantastic hooks and witty, intelligent lyrics at will. Picking highlights is almost impossible but the single ‘Look After Your Wife’ is pretty special, even in this company, are the closing tracks ‘Big Time Teddy’ and ‘Toot Toot’.
There’s going to be another MPT show in Dundee on Sunday 29th November at the Westport Bar. The confirmed line-up is
Doors at 7.30, first band on at 7.45. Tickets are £5 in advance and they are available now from Groucho's.
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I bleedin’ love this album.
Couldn’t agree more, Jim.