I woke around midnight and begged her to shoot out her sirens. That’s the first incredible line on this the debut album from Pete Greenwood, Sirens. Some of you may recognise the name as he was the guitarist for Mojave 3 on their last tour and is also a member of the brilliant poppy surfy sounding The loose salute. “I’m sailing away my own true love” is what i’m singing at the beginning of track two thinking it’s a cover of Dylan’s Boots of spanish leather but it turns out to be his own composition, Negotiations and last words. I’m already in love with this album and i’ve only heard it twice but that’s no surprise given the fact i’m a Dylan freak and a big Mojave 3 fan. Nice fingerpicking acoustic guitar throughout and Petes soothing vocals it’s hard to pick faults with this album. Saying that there are two extremely short instrumental songs rather lazily called A and B which maybe could have been left off and made this a lengthy E.P but I’m sure Pete has his reasons for adding them on there and who am I to argue? I’m not going to write a lengthy piece right now as I’m still recovering from the flu but all i know is this album made me feel a whole lot better than i did before i heard it and I’m sure when you hear it regardless if you are ill or not, it will have the same effect on you. Album is released 25th August 2008 on Heavenly records.
I’m seduced by this intro track ! Eagerly awaiting to hear more ! As usual, a great recommendation Martin !