Rings a bell ? Cherbourg could remind the ardent lover of music of a song on Zach Condon’s latest album. For the movie addicted, the city in Normandy could evoke memories of ‘Les Parapluies de Cherbourg’, the famous 60s musical comedy by Jacques Demy, for which Michel Legrand composed the score… High time for some revisions, for the benefit of your general knowledge as well as your musical one.
It was impossible to get acquainted with Geordie’s latest suggestion… and to not delve into that English alternative folk scene a bit deeper. After letting their music mature under the name of David Fiddle and The Lucky Egg, this four-piece band consisting of Andrew Davie (Guitar, Vocals), Phil Fiddle (Fiddle, Mandolin, Lead Guitar, Vocals), Kevin Jones (Bass Guitar, Vocals), Chris Maas (Drums, Vocals), now go by the name of Cherbourg. So, here’s for your musical culture!
“Last Chapter of Dreaming” is the title of their first EP which will be released on Feb 2nd next year. It will be a limited run of 500 vinyl as well as digital. For once, as you notice, I’m not stuck on past releases here. Actually, I’ve been rejoicing at this too short collection for the past days now.
It’s rare to find a band that give you the feel they really dig eachother’s backgrounds, resulting in wonderful vocal harmonies, mindblowing climaxes and melodic grandeur. Even if the lyrics deal with love and inevitable heartbreak, it’s amazing how this music lifts you out of your chair and you sing along as loud as you can. Go ahead, try!
Wish we had the opportunity to stream this full ep – thanks Chuck for granting us this early preview !
As usual when a release is so good from start to end, Enjoy Horses, the intro track.
Band : Cherbourg
Label : Chess Club Records / All On Red Management
Where to pre-Order : Roughtrade
Who else to enjoy : Band of Horses, Mumford & Sons, Jonquil
More Appetizers : @myspace
