My Sad Captains - All Hat and No Plans/Great Expectations
by Anthony Strutt
published: 4 / 5 / 2008
Label:
White Heat
Format: 7"
intro
Sunny second vinyl only single from London-based indiepop group, My Sad Captains
This new double A sided seven inch vinyl single comes out almost a year on since My Sad Captains' debut single, 'Bad Decisions'. 'All Hat and No Plans' is somewhat twee but, even when it rains outside, is all sunshine. The guitars are full on but restrained, while singer Ed's vocal recalls Edwyn Collins, and backing vocals add depth in an almost Prefab Sprout way. 'Great Expectations' is more moody, but is better thought out and a far superior song. An elegant guitar carries it along while a tambourine adds a Christmas feel to the tune. A joyful song which will add sunshine to the lives of anyone who hears it.
Track Listing:-
1 All Hat No Plans2 Great Expectations
interviews |
Interview (2007) |
The latest signing to the Fortuna Pop! label, My Sad Captains released their debut 7 inch single at the start of the summer. Anthony Strutt chats to them in London at the launch gig for it. |
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Bad Decisions/Here and Elsewhere (2007) |
Americana-influenced indie pop on debut release from new London band, My Sad Captains |
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