Although very much a locked in trio, it is Glenn's dulcet tones that mark out the difference to other bands who follow a similar path. That and the strength of the songs of course. The Len Price 3 are never far away from outstanding Guitar Pop, hence being on the Wicked Cool label.
Unfairly lobbed in with the Mod Pop brigade in their early days, there is much more to them. If anything there is more of an affinity with UK Beat, particularly the early years of The Kinks. But they also branch into Jangle Pop and more modern Guitar Pop.
Page is joined by bassist Steve Huggins and Drummer Neil Fromow in this high energy trio. My world is lit up by the ventures they make into Psych Pop, and there is plenty here, when they come across like a less Psych competitor to Orgone Box.
They certainly are at the top of their game here. The likes of Emily's Shop and Misty Medway, the Psych Pop excellence is demonstrated, yet the three can handle slower numbers like the melancholic closer, One Day You Will Break My Heart which almost breaks your heart.
The Luckiest Guy Alive may be the best Pop Rock song this year, wonderfully arranged with a jangly Guitar Riff. There's also real wit present on the likes of If I Could Cheer You Up and these are not throw away lyrically, songs are stories in many cases.
They have also not forgot about the raucous UK Beat when the Power Trio takes over, particularly on You've Changed. The Len Price remain one of the great Guitar Pop acts around, live and in the studio. They master switches in tempo and sheer melody. Misty Medway Magick is an album to add to your collection now.
You can listen to the album here. You can buy the album at all good Record Shops everywhere and some of the places here.
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