Sunday, November 4, 2018

The Gracious Losers...


I don't listen to as much new music as I should these days but one new release that I have had the pleasure of hearing recently is the much anticipated debut from Glasgow band The Gracious Losers. Released recently on the world's first crowdfunded, not for profit record label, Last Night From Glasgow, it is an album that will feature strongly on my annual end of year best album list. The album draws heavily from a love of gospel, country and soul and has an authenticity about it that shines through on every single track. The first time I listened to the band I heard echoes of Van Morrison, Dexys, Mike Scott, Exile On Main Street era Stones, Basement Tapes era Dylan and soul legends such as Wilson Picket and The Staple Singers. No mean feat for a nice piece collective from Glasgow. Led by Jonathan Lilley, the songs really come into their own however when heard live. I was fortunate to see them recently at Glasgow's newest venue, The Great Eastern and was literally blown away by them. As good as the album is the songs really come alive when they are performed on stage and to see them in such an intimate venue was quite something. If you get a chance to see them you will not be disappointed.

The band will be playing at Maryhill Community Hall on Saturday December 15th and if their gig at The Great Eastern is anything to go by this should be one of the must see gigs of 2018.


7 comments:

  1. I was at the Great Eastern Scott and they were pretty special. I also saw them at the Glad Cafe
    Agree that the album is one of the best from this year. In addition to those acts you reference I would throw in Neil Young and Crazy Horse.

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    1. Totally agree about the NY and Crazy Horse influence in there CC. Might see you at The Christmas Shindig in Maryhill if you are going along.

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    2. Not sure whether I'll make that one Scott but am lined up for the Sister John album launch in January

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  2. Sound good Scotty. Where the river meets the sea sounding very punchy. Will have a listen to the album!! https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RM5wzAGjhbUhSY8SWuYwg?si=lVxpiUpdS_SBUmFItjMqdg

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    1. If you like the sound Where The River you'll enjoy the album Neil. Happy listening mate.

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  3. Tremendous song, Scott. Can the entire album be as good as this song suggests?

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    1. Not all the tracks are as good as Where The River, but still a tremendous album and well worth buying George

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