head-chef
Sep 23, 2018

Figstorm

Here are some 'facts'. - The new album contains a song called 'Figstorm' that Rael wrote the music for about 18 years ago. - You can read the lyrics here before you get a chance to listen to the whole song, which is an unusual way to experience it. - The end makes direct reference to a monologue by Alan Bates in a Ken Russell movie.

 

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sel
Sep 26, 2018

This is one of my favourite songs on the record. I;m always expecting Miles Davis to join in at any moment. Or Miles Davros

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