Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Wild Swans - Bringing Home The Ashes


Tracks:
01. Young Manhood
02. Bible Dreams
03. Bitterness
04. Archangels
05. Northern England
06. Whirlpool Heart
07. Bringing Home The Ashes
08. Mythical Beast
09. Now And Forever
10. The Worst Year Of My Life

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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)



Paul Simpson and the crew play their hearts out. Brilliant and heavenly haunting.


The Wild Swans are:
Paul Simpson
Jeremy Kelly
Ged Quinn
James Weston


Location: Liverpool, England

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