Album Review: Boo Hewerdine - God Bless The Pretty Things
BOO HEWERDINE
God Bless The Pretty Things
****
Navigator, 12.72
Andrew Marr's singer songwriter of choice has been turning out consistently good records since the demise of The Bible, but this one is exceptional, an album of superior Anglo-Saxon Americana aided by John McCusker on fiddle and Ewan Vernal on bass.
New Year's Eve is a simple tale well picked and plucked, and accordion brings a breeziness to Paris After The War, while Rags is a jazz-tinged melodic peach, oozing class from every bar. "Went to bed sober and woke up drunk," sings Boo, more bemused than remorseful, on a consistently strong collection of songs that deserves a wider audience.
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• This article was first published in Scotland on Sunday on 08/11/09
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