Departure - Lump In My Throat

by Adam Wood

published: 15 / 3 / 2005

Label: Parlophone
Format: CDS

Third single from deservedly hyped Northamton group the Departure, which is "a cacophony of angular rhythms, edgy bass and echo ridden New Wave guitar duelling"

Review

Northampton-based the Departure are a band with the world at their feet and they have once again produced a single worth shouting about. Their third release through Parlophone is a cacophony of angular rhythms, edgy bass and echo ridden New Wave guitar duelling - part punked up Dick Dale, part laid back Gang of Four. The epic proceedings are gloomily overseen by the worn down melancholy of singer David Jones who veers from a Tom Vek esque nasal drawl to full blown anxiety attack. ‘Lump In My Throat’ is another clear example that their debut album (set for release in June) will be one of the most important records of the year.

Track Listing:-

1 Lump In My Throat
2 Under The Stairs

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Interviews

Interview (2007)

Anthony Strutt chats to Northampton-based 80's revivalists the Departue about their forthcoming second album, 'Inventions', and their extensive touring schedule

Interview (2005)

Features

Dirty Words (2005)

The Departure's 'Dirty Words' will be one of the most important releases of the year. While it is not due out until June, Anthony Strutt gives it an early preview