As a music reviewer extraordinaire, I have had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of listening to a plethora of albums in my time.
But every once in a while, an album comes along that truly defies categorization.
Enter NIGHTINGALES / STEWART LEE with their latest offering, "Ten Bob Each Way / Use Your Loafin." From the moment the needle hits the groove, you are transported to a world where rules don't apply and boundaries are constantly being pushed.
The Nightingales, with their off-kilter rhythms and infectious energy, provide the perfect backdrop for Stewart Lee's witty and satirical lyrics.
It's like a musical rollercoaster ride through the twisted minds of these British eccentrics.
"Ten Bob Each Way" is a cacophony of sounds and ideas, with tracks like "Chester-Perry-Isms" and "The Dishwashers' Dreams" showcasing the band's knack for blending post-punk with a touch of avant-garde madness.
Meanwhile, "Use Your Loafin" takes things up a notch, with songs like "Dung Beetle" and "Weasels Bite" pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in music.
Overall, NIGHTINGALES / STEWART LEE have crafted a gem of an album that is as bizarre as it is brilliant.
It may not be for everyone, but for those willing to take a chance on something a little left-field, "Ten Bob Each Way / Use Your Loafin" is a must-listen.
Strap in, folks, it's going to be a wild ride.
But every once in a while, an album comes along that truly defies categorization.
Enter NIGHTINGALES / STEWART LEE with their latest offering, "Ten Bob Each Way / Use Your Loafin." From the moment the needle hits the groove, you are transported to a world where rules don't apply and boundaries are constantly being pushed.
The Nightingales, with their off-kilter rhythms and infectious energy, provide the perfect backdrop for Stewart Lee's witty and satirical lyrics.
It's like a musical rollercoaster ride through the twisted minds of these British eccentrics.
"Ten Bob Each Way" is a cacophony of sounds and ideas, with tracks like "Chester-Perry-Isms" and "The Dishwashers' Dreams" showcasing the band's knack for blending post-punk with a touch of avant-garde madness.
Meanwhile, "Use Your Loafin" takes things up a notch, with songs like "Dung Beetle" and "Weasels Bite" pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in music.
Overall, NIGHTINGALES / STEWART LEE have crafted a gem of an album that is as bizarre as it is brilliant.
It may not be for everyone, but for those willing to take a chance on something a little left-field, "Ten Bob Each Way / Use Your Loafin" is a must-listen.
Strap in, folks, it's going to be a wild ride.






