Wednesday 18 March 2020

Paul Catten - The Beauty of Decay


"A musical diversion. Easy listening in comparison" Paul describes this as on his bandcamp page, and it's certainly slicker and less abrasive than a lot of his other work, such as this or this.

Reminiscent at times of Faith No More at their sleaziest or The Jesus Lizard on downers passed through an English filter, or even 90s indie bands like The Lemonheads or Happy Mondays, without ever feeling dated or like anything other than it's own beast. .  This is the sound of a matured and experienced artist and flexing his muscles and stretching out, and the result is something very varied, slick, and assured. Maybe a diversion for Paul, but me it's one my favourite records I've heard thus far in 2020.

Listen/buy here


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