CIVIL SERVICE
British post-rockers illuminate the path to success with 65daysofstatic producer.
“WRITING THIS ALBUM
has reassured us that it’s good to push each other and break out of our comfort zones,” says Alex Coates. He was the last member to join Manchester post-rockers Civil Service and has given them drive and focus since. They wear their reverbsoaked inspirations proudly on their sleeves, hammering their slow-building but carefully crafted instrumental music into place.
“I’ve learned that I need to throw out every crazy idea I have and the best ones will spur the others on,” he continues. “I used to feel really apprehensive about doing that but recording this album has really bonded us. Now I’m not afraid to suggest Eric Cantona reading a vacuum cleaner manual over our music!”