THE BES TOF 2019
WYNDHAM WALLACE, JOHN EARLS, MARK LINDORES AND STEVE HARNELL
NEW RELEASES
1 GARY DALY GONE FROM HERE Music Glue
China Crisis’ Gary Daly’s solo debut was an indispensable, softly-spoken mix of Terry Hall’s solo work, Stephen Duffy’s classicist songwriting and Crowded House’s melodies. Synths were still fundamental to its sound, but it was Daly’s candour, plus a cameo from It’s Immaterial’s John Campbell, that made this so endearing.
2 THE SPECIALS ENCORE Island
Four decades after their debut – also reissued this year – Terry Hall, Lynval Golding et al couldn’t have timed their confrontational, yet celebratory return better. They revisited old ground, of course, but the familiarity of their approach was as thrilling as drifts into new territory, especially Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys’ irresistible disco.
3 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN WESTERN STARS Columbia
The Boss’ 19th album was a lush, widescreen affair that confirmed his status as a master storyteller, as well as one of America’s most charismatic songwriters. Inspired by 70s Californian pop, and full of a corresponding – if gritty – nostalgia, this was a string-drenched masterpiece; peaceful, sincere and full of warmth.
4 LLOYD COLE GUESSWORK earMUSIC
Though it picked up from where his previous two records left off, Cole’s 12th solo album also found him exploring the intimate approach of The Blue Nile. Wit and charm combine with his minimalist electronic pallet on this heart-warming acknowledgement of middle-age.
5 COLDPLAY EVERYDAY LIFE PLG UK Frontline
Coldplay’s eighth album proved revelatory, with Chris Martin and co. attempting unexpected experiments with Afro-beat, lo-fi, gospel, folk and blues. There were big choruses, inevitably, but there was also an overdue attempt to break the mould, especially on the Femi Kuti-guesting Arabesque and Trouble In Town, which offered the year’s best climax.
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