Tracks:
01. Black Book
02. Phantasies
03. Jo Jo's Jacket
04. Church On White
05. The Hook
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Bringing Home the Ashes is not only one of the best albums of the '80s, it's one of the finest recordings of all time. That may sound like hype, but it isn't. Vocalist Paul Simpson (ex-Care) and guitarist Jeremy Kelly (the Lotus Eaters) aim for the stars; this is heartmeltingly seductive and ethereal New Wave pop that will soar from your speakers like a phoenix. Songs like Archangels and Whirlpool Heart accelerate at hyperspeed, guitars jangling dreamily to the poetic imagery of Simpson's golden-voiced swoon. Bitterness is one of the most emotionally uplifting songs ever written; a smile is guaranteed. There's not one bad track on Bringing Home the Ashes; there's not even a song which is merely average. Once the Wild Swans take flight, it's an unforgettable ride. Filipino New Wavers of the XB, NU, and BM era have been singing the Wild Swans' praises for years; now it's time for everyone else to catch up. - Michael Sutton (XB_102FM@yahoo.com)
The haunting voice of Paul Simpson injects every track with emotional weight; whether he is trying to convey joy or sorrow, his icy baritone chills to the bone. His vocals combine Scott Walker's lonely croon with the brooding angst of Ian McNabb from fellow Liverpudlians the Icicle Works.
(Michael Sutton, All-Music Guide)
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