Wow! Proving that Caper Clowns are not the only good thing to come out of Denmark are Caper Clowns, of which you will hear more of in the next few days, Sebastian Kristiansen's The Setting Son are back with their fourth album, the first since 2012's Before I Eat My Eyes And Ears.
I thought I had heard the last of them, so you can probably see the smile on my face from wherever you are. A couple of singles have trailed the album on the Listening To This Week Playlist. but I didn't expect as great a returning album as this.
I know many of you know of my love of Psych Pop and this lot took on the mantle of my beloved Orgone Box between 2007 and 2012 with three splendid albums. The best description of what they do is sort of mix Psych Pop with Brit Pop.
Here are three minute songs that never outstay their welcome. Melodic to the extreme with choruses to die for. Beautifully performed and arranged with killer riffs. They are probably the nearest Psych Pop band to Guitar Pop. Any song could be a single.
In a way they are bringing Psych Pop to the masses but the way of UK Beat, Pop Rock and Jangle Pop. Just listen to how anthemic (Do You Want To Know) It is, pure Brit Pop. But then compare it Sleep which is swinging Carnaby Street Psych Pop of the highest order and my favourite thing here.
I Still Can't Decide What I Want is glorious Glasgow second half of the 80s Jangle Pop that adds a blistering Guitar Solo.. All 10 songs will light up your life, an album to listen to from start to finish. I can't put completely into words how over the moon to have The Setting Son back. Better not be 13 years to the next one.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl and as a download.
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