CAPTAIN WILBERFORCE NEW ALBUM - A REVIEW
22nd February 2012
CAPTAIN WILBERFORCE - GHOST WRITTEN CONFESSIONS (Blue Tuxedo)
A new Captain Wilberforce long player is always welcome, though it's not a wise idea to hold one's breath as, sadly, they don't come around all that often. But here it is in all its glory and it was certainly worth the wait.
'A Beautiful Waste of Time' is an incredible song to kick off with. It's got the lot. A dream opening, sublime cello parts, fabulous harmonies and a killer chorus. A cross between a more upbeat Cherry Ghost and the very best The Beatles had to offer, is how I would describe it. '... In Hell' has plenty of surprises up its sleeve, while 'Your Imaginary Friends' has a spaghetti western style guitar feel to it. Oh, and that cello is back again. Sheer bliss. 'Get Hurt' takes us off in a completely different direction, but still works, with great lyrics, quirky keyboard and sizzling guitar. 'The Day Your Mouth Stood Still' has a cracking beat to it. 'Baby Girl' is a beautifully written song about the break-up of a relationship, complete with a down in the dumps horn section. 'Los Angeles' has a nice upbeat feel to it, before 'Me and Your Mother (Before You Were Born)' is probably the kind of song George Harrison would have been writing, if he was still with us today. Heavy sigh. 'This Little Miracle' has a quasi 1960s pop opening to it, before revealing it's exquisite guitar parts. 'She's My Kryptonite' ends this album in great style, Catchy, instantly likeable, and with very nice harmonies.
Hey, all you proper music lovers out there. This album needs to be in your collection NOW!!
Written by Kevin Petch
A new Captain Wilberforce long player is always welcome, though it's not a wise idea to hold one's breath as, sadly, they don't come around all that often. But here it is in all its glory and it was certainly worth the wait.
'A Beautiful Waste of Time' is an incredible song to kick off with. It's got the lot. A dream opening, sublime cello parts, fabulous harmonies and a killer chorus. A cross between a more upbeat Cherry Ghost and the very best The Beatles had to offer, is how I would describe it. '... In Hell' has plenty of surprises up its sleeve, while 'Your Imaginary Friends' has a spaghetti western style guitar feel to it. Oh, and that cello is back again. Sheer bliss. 'Get Hurt' takes us off in a completely different direction, but still works, with great lyrics, quirky keyboard and sizzling guitar. 'The Day Your Mouth Stood Still' has a cracking beat to it. 'Baby Girl' is a beautifully written song about the break-up of a relationship, complete with a down in the dumps horn section. 'Los Angeles' has a nice upbeat feel to it, before 'Me and Your Mother (Before You Were Born)' is probably the kind of song George Harrison would have been writing, if he was still with us today. Heavy sigh. 'This Little Miracle' has a quasi 1960s pop opening to it, before revealing it's exquisite guitar parts. 'She's My Kryptonite' ends this album in great style, Catchy, instantly likeable, and with very nice harmonies.
Hey, all you proper music lovers out there. This album needs to be in your collection NOW!!
Written by Kevin Petch
