2006-05-08
After a three-year hiatus, lead singer Karl Wallinger returns to help the band recapture the magic of previous releases such as Goodbye Jumbo. Dumbing Up reckons back to ‘60s style bare-bones rock, with added retro sounds on various tracks. The first single is #5 “Here Comes the Future”, but also give a listen to #2 “What Does it Mean Now?”, and #9 “Santa Barabra”.
THE ESSEX GREEN
Cannibal Sea
BLEACHED
Ride Your Heart
THE VOLEBEATS
The Volebeats
FLOATING ACTION
Body Questions
THE BURNING OF ROME
(Selections from the forthcoming album) With Us
SILVER JEWS
Tanglewood Numbers
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