A
taster from the pairing's forthcoming LP. Part seven in State
Records' Soundgate Sound Acetate series.
This limited 7”
single has a lot to live up to. Suzi Chunk's last long-player Girl
From The Neck Down was a real artistic success and a personal
favourite to boot. Fear not though, “Barefoot In The Car Park”
stands up well against any track from the album. An uptempo
soul-swinging beat with a surf-guitar coda it evokes an idealised
version of neighbourhood. The swinging sixties sound they make still
sounds fresh and spirited. It bodes well for forthcoming album
Persuaded.
B-Side “Wet Weekend”
is something of a Sunday morning comedown compared to the A-side's
Saturday night party vibe. All minor-key, post White Album
melancholia, its after-the-party feel is perfectly captured by
descending chords and an exquisite melodica solo. It conjures up the
feeling of walking home through early morning drizzle when things
haven't quite worked out as you hoped and you can't see beyond the
next working week. Sadness never sounded so good.
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Suzi Chunk.
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State Records website.
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