Freeze Puppy - The Night Attendant
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 5 / 7 / 2015
Label:
Pickled Egg
Format: CD
intro
Elegant and gorgeous combination of chamber music and pop on fourth album from Freeze Puppy, the project of composer Tom Wilson
Quintessentially English and combining sophisticated chamber music with mid -1970's pop, fine minimalism and a small element of classical music, 'The Night Attendant' is more than just a CD for insomniacs. Its upbeat melodies and introspective composition blend well with Freeze Puppy's words of reflection. On 'Saturated Foods', Freeze Puppy mocks the lifestyles of the diet generation: "Punishing my constitution...They're going to be the death of me." 'Katama Bay' follows a neat cosmopolitan change with a sarcastic touch in the words. Lovely back-up vocals on 'Living in the Movies' help out Tom Wilson whose voice isn't always as good as it could be. His vocals drown in the great brass arrangements he wrote for himself. He's at his best on 'Father Maneaux' where he sings with calm but firm affection. The album's greatest quality lies in the way it merges its quiet charm with moments of louder frankness.
Track Listing:-
1 Intro2 A Weekend Reservation
3 Jocelyn
4 Living in the Movies
5 Saturated Fads
6 Wrong Number
7 Katama Bay
8 Emily & Joseph
9 Father Maneaux
10 Letters from Rose
11 The Same Parts
12 Reprise
13 From Memory
Band Links:-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-OC-Wilson/25349258323http://www.pickled-egg.co.uk/freezepuppy.htm
Label Links:-
http://www.pickled-egg.co.uk/soundcloud
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