As opening track “Candle” begins there’s a distinct nod to the late Elliot Smith and the whispery, painsoaked laments that crowned him a cult musical hero. It’s no mean feat this Manchester three-piece has aimed for. With such high aspirations, they’re treading on dangerous, hallowed ground.
Multi-instrumentalists Anton Burns and Paddy Steer manage to create their own musical world, and populate it with enough mad sounds and instruments to fill an orchestra pit ten times over.
“Paean” = artistic expression of enthusiastic praise or rapturous joy... it's not the first time that Mr Reilly has created a homage to his greatest benefactor but this time it's a whole CD.
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