Virginian
Anglophiles' jangle pop classic gets a 7” release courtesy of
Market Square Records.
Though the track has
been around for some time now, dating back to Feel Bad, their
self-released debut LP from 2007, the glorious powerpop classic that
is 'Engineer Man' is now available on a 7” single thanks to garage
aficionado Paul Messis, the man behind Market Square Records. With a
nod to Pete Townshend's third person songwriting, The Byrds' fok-rock
jangle and a whole host of latter day Paisley Underground bands, lead
Sinclair Samuel J Lunsford has crafted a mini pop-opera perfectly
suited to the 7” format. Like an out-take from The Who Sells
Out, the A-side brims with spirited energy, melodic twists and
turns and exquisite harmonies. Flip it over and you'll be no less
disappointed, B-side 'Problems' takes a more personal, melancholic
stance. Less immediate maybe but after a couple of listens its
heartfelt lyrics will carry a deep resonance for anyone who's ever
taken time to do a little soul searching. It's those Who comparisons
that stand out most, right down to the Keith Moon-like fills. In a
fairer world this would right now be giving Daft Punk serious
competition for that smash summer single crown, as it is we can keep
it as our secret.
'Engineer Man' is out
now on Market Square Records. (Limited to 300 copies).
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