I'm constantly bemoaning the lack of a proper UK Scene, it's become so regional and the dearth of great guitar bands breaking through because of it. Well, the London Trio, Cagework, are an exception to the rule.
Imagine if those first two XTC albums without Barry Andrews and you've got a fair idea of the rooms that Cagework inhabit. Sam Bedford masters the Andy Partridge part wonderfully well, mixing the shouty whilst the melody springs up around him.
You'd call the self titled debut a mini album, seven songs in just over 15 minutes, but not one second is wasted. Although, the first single of the album, Wilson, is splendidly direct, it's deeper into the offering that you discover the real beauty and charm of the band.
There's a touch of melancholy present and the guitar is admiringly angular, but the songs shine through. 23 is a monster of a song, Trust has a killer riff and Valuables is slowed down Psych Pop. It's a long time that I've been so impressed by something new.
I can't recommend the album highly enough. You can buy and listen to the album by following one of the links here.
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