Lyrically the album is littered with promiscuous gems his old man would be proud of. Lead track ‘Isobel’ dives straight into this world proclaiming “I think my mate slept with you when you were in Portugal”. Combine this with a mature sounding Jamie T guitar lick and it’s winner winner chicken dinner time folks.
Trellic is probably the most Blockheads-esque of all tracks on the album but the accompaniment of Madeline Hart on vocals gives the song its own sumptuous identity.
You would be forgiven for thinking that Graham Coxon co-wrote this album with Dury. It has all the hallmarks of his early Blur guitar parts. Catchy enough to pull it into mainstream consciousness but quirky enough to know your not being sold a Menswear.
Without question, the standout track is ‘Claire’. It has a tender fragile feel which gives the impression Dury is making a desperate plea to someone he cares for deeply. It is one of those great songs which is seemingly just a catchy pop song but scratch deeper and you will find something to cling to for a life time.
Anyone lucky enough to get tickets to Pulp at Brixton academy over the bank holiday get there early to see Baxter in full flow!
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