This year has seen a revival of favourites from our Anything Should Happen days. Artists that we would never have thought would appear on here with us all being about the new. None were more special than Stephen Duffy and The Lilac Time.
Initially, new listeners thought only of the Tin Tin days, we sort of educated them to the magnificence of the back catalogue and that may be an understated description. Never a duff album or song, we never thought there would be a Live album release. We contented ourselves with what was in the Bootleg cupboard.
So with Duffy uncovering this recording, 17 years later, is a revelation. Often thought of as a studio band, this splendid sounding show reveals that The Lilac Time where much much more than that. The show breathes new life into favourites.
Recorded at the Griffin Theatre in Hereford, days before their appearance at The Green Man Festival in 2007. These 10 songs show more of an Americana side to songs that are originally glorious Pastoral Pop. It may sound corny to say that it is a beautiful listen, but it is.
Intelligent Indie has always been our bag. Duffy deserves far greater recognition as so many of his type do. Beloved by those who know, a community that forever wants to spread the word. A lyrical and studio genius that writes and performs masterful songs.
We rarely cover Live albums, but this is essential. Members from across the band's wonderful history are present to exude the warmth and gentleness treatment of the songs. Special mention too to Pete Paphides whose Needle Mythology label continue to bring excellent forgotten gems to delight newcomers ears. I sit here excitedly awaiting next year's Care release in February.
You can listen to the album here. This is an album that deserves to be heard on physical media, shown off to friends for years to come who will admire your taste. It is available on Vinyl and CD from all good Record Shops (and online).
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