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Ok, so first off I must iterate the fact that this particular run down is in no particular order, nor is it a definitive list of the best British record labels of all time (as if such a breakdown could ever be truly quantified). It is simply a list of some personal favourites within the British...MORE>>
"The Roseville Band, Boxer -
On the first few listens, I was completely confused by the whole thing, I couldn't
get my head round it at all, but I am now telling you to listen to it one more time
when you get to the point of "no more". Just once more -
The Roseville Band pull out all they can in Boxer, the song might be slow and mellow,
but it shows that these guys are the real deal. The guitar is nice and bluesy in
its tone which goes fantastically well with the subtle brass pieces
which appear throughout, however the vocals aren't bluesy in any way shape or form.
No grunt to them, no growl, just high pitched (but not screechy) weirdness. Loveable
weirdness, in fact I'm convinced Andy Jones (singer) could do a very soulful shout
if required. Simply fantastic -
The bands myspace claims "Sounds Like: " and I agree totally. Take away the vocals
and you have very clear influences throughout both seventies blues and modern music.
Add the vocals back into the mix and you have something new entirely -
