Next Time Round, by Forty Elephant Gang

Next Time Round

by Forty Elephant Gang

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1.	Songs of Praise 04:26		buy track
2.	Beside You 03:55		buy track
3.	Hollow Man Blues (Tired of Living) 04:04	info	buy track
4.	Strange Things Happening 05:25	info	buy track
5.	Young Mans Game 03:43	info	buy track
6.	Light on Water 03:32	info	buy track
7.	Jealousy 04:19		buy track
8.	Drunken Promise 04:38	info	buy track
9.	Better Man 03:05		buy track
10.	Sweet Marie 03:37	info	buy track
11.	Morning Light 02:23		buy track

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This debut is one example of when to expect the unexpected. For ‘Next Time Round’ by the Forty Elephant Gang is a very enjoyable first effort, strong songs and good musicianship, with an underlying upbeat feel throughout.

There is a classic British feel to the album, with a number of clear influences, including the Beatles, the Verve and Blur in both music and lyrics, and this feel is further enhanced by references to milk floats, bringing in the washing, throwing sickies, going to the council, calling the gasman and talk of mum (as opposed to ‘mom’, which is refreshing).

The 11 songs are traditional style and contemporary folk, blues, touches of gospel and even a tilt at a ’60s ballad. Songs are generally structured around fine mandolin and slide guitar and there is excellent use of cello and accordion as well as suitably placed hand claps. There is a good mix of pace, some tracks very bright and breezy (‘Beside You’, ‘Better Man’), nestled alongside very traditional folk numbers (‘Young Man’s Game’ ‘Sweet Marie’) and those aforementioned strong Beatles influences (‘Songs of Praise’ – very Sgt Peppers, and ‘Light on Water’ – hints of John and Paul at their folkiest).

releases January 29, 2021

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Forty Elephant Gang London, UK

Forty Elephant Gang are a rousing, engaging, and intensely innovative three-piece from East London who blend Folk, Americana and American Blues, with truly classic songwriting.
The band features Andrew White, Sean Mannion and James Bachmann. Since their formation they’ve taken their unique sound to large and varied audiences throughout London and the UK. ... more

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