2013-11-25
The Dark Flowers is a collaborative effort, headed by British producer/songwriter Paul Statham. The new release, Radioland, is an inspired interpretation of Sam Shepard's collection of poems and memoirs, Motel Chronicles. Paul Statham was involved in every step of this project, from writing to instrumentation, to production and mixing. The only thing he didn't do on Radioland is sing. That task was done by various artists who not only performed vocals, but helped to write/interpret the songs as well...making Radioland a true collaboration. Who else is involved, you ask? To name a few, there is Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), Peter Murphy (Bauhaus), Kate Havnevik (a Norwegian electronica artist), and Helicopter Girl (I don't have a clue, but I love her name and voice). The music is subtle, with all kinds of surprises, from vague electronica and celeste, to ambiguous banjo and slide guitar. Every turn holds a revelation and piques my interest, making me want to dig deeper. Rebecca Ruth
RADIO 4
Stealing of a Nation
THE BOTTLE ROCKETS
LEAN FORWARD
Jimmy and the Mustangs
Another Round
ADRIAN YOUNGE PRESENTS: SOULS OF MISCHIEF
There Is Only Now
The Innocence Mission
We Walked In Song
WE ARE AUGUSTINES
Rise Ye Sunken Ships
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