Omg what kinda blast from the past! 'The Childcatcher' blew my mind back in the day, and I had the first three albums on constant loop at one stage during uni. I remember being sure 'The Magic Position' was gonna be a massive hit but I must've given it some sorta spicey kiss of death. And then I just kinda lost interest and thereafter forgot that he even existed. :/
Is there anything in particular worth investigating from the last three records? Aside from the aforementioned, I vaguely recall loving 'Bloodbeat', 'The Libertine', 'Augustine', 'Paris', 'Tristan' looking at the early tracklists. More of that plz.
Anyway, I like 'Dies Irae' and am all ears for this comeback which aligns perfectly with my current era of embracing relics from life's annals.
Halfway through listening to this album for the first time. So far it's giving 2000s-esque alternative anthems put through a New Romantic 80s filter. I'm getting hints of ABC & LLOYD COLE - no bad thing. A strong comeback so far, favourite track midway through - "Reculver"
I've always wondered how he feeds himself - he never sells anything - does he have a rich 'uncle' David? Perhaps 'uncle' David coo's soothing waveforms when Patrick gets frightened by fireworks?