Artist: Dutch Uncles
Title: Cadenza
Label: Memphis Industries
Genre: Indie
Bitrate: 247kbit av.
Time: 00:57:30
Size: 107.04 mb
Rip Date: 2011-05-02
Str Date: 2011-05-02
DISC 1:
01. Cadenza 3:49
02. Fragrant 3:09
03. Sting 3:23
04. Dressage 2:38
05. Ocduc 5:01
06. Dolli 3:17
07. X-O 3:02
08. Orval 3:36
09. The Rub 2:48
10. The Ink 3:58
11. Zalo 3:20
DISC 2:
01. Cadenza (Live) 3:51
02. Fragrant (Live) 3:12
03. Twelfth (Live) 5:23
04. Orval (Live) 3:35
05. Face In (Live) 3:28
Release Notes:
Sometimes it's better to take the byroads. Walking the backstreets
rather than the high street may mean a longer journey, but it's where
the character and quirks, the very heart of a town can be found. And
character, quirk and heart is certainly what Dutch Uncles acquired
between forming 5 years ago in the Manchester 'burb of Marple and
finishing their debut album for Memphis Industries, 'Cadenza'. It's a
record which, in addition to the cross-dressing videos and live shows
in churches with 10-piece orchestras, puts clear blue water between
them and the dreary Mancunian macho-rock clich้s of the recent and not
so recent past.
First let's rewind a little. Comprising Duncan Wallis (vocals), Robin
Richards (bass), Daniel Spedding (guitar), Peter Broadhead (guitar),
and Andy Proudfoot (drums), Dutch Uncles met at primary school. Having
played in various bands together, the then teenage Dutch Uncles found
themselves, almost by accident, recording and releasing a self-titled
album for a German label in 2009. Adventures in Deutschland ensued, but
the Dutch Uncles soon realised they needed to return back to Blighty in
order to regroup.
The band recorded 'Cadenza' last summer locked in a Salford basement
experimenting and stretching their songs into new and unexpected
shapes. Produced by Brendan Williams and Phil Bulleyment they've
created an album that, whilst drawing on the eccentricities of Sparks,
the piano methods of Steve Reich and the unhinged prog-pop of the
Cardiacs, has at its heart a real pop pulse.
This is highbrow pop; unashamed of its pretension and ambition whilst
staying fit to bust with hooks. Take the title-track 'Cadenza'; the
infectious rhythmic Italo House piano opening and peculiarly catchy
looping sea-shanty guitar riff give us the hooks, whilst Duncan's
vocals are exquisitely counterpoised, drawing from his experience of
being a pallbearer at his Grandmother's funeral in a surprisingly
uplifting way.
Fragrant see the band's pop nouse right to the fore. Precisely woven
melodies and whip-smart guitar lines frame singer Duncan's spidery
lyricism, combing to forge a chrome plated future pop classic. Then
there's Dressage, all frenzied guitars, full-throttle pace, and ping
pong melodies. “We basically write to entertain our attention spans…an
ADD-indie if you will” says Duncan. But the album also shows off Dutch
Uncles more reflective side. Dolli is a lilting mostly accapella piece,
and The Rub sees Duncan's plaintive refrain framed by vibraphones,
xylophone and glockenspiel. As Duncan says of the album “it's
definitely pop music but hopefully with a little bit more for the
listener to scratch beneath the surface”.
Having taken the scenic route, Dutch Uncles have finally arrived at
their destination, and you know what? It's been well worth the wait.
Limited 2CD edition that comes with a bonus cd, "Live At The Islington
Garage For HMV Next Big Thing 7th Feb 2011". Enjoy!
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