Fans in France, Belgium and Germany will be happy to know that Bill Pritchard has a new album set for release. Oddly, the British-born singer/songwriter is an unknown in his own country, but has a decent following in Europe.
It's especially odd because Pritchard's been around since the '80s, and his sound belongs to the still-kind-of-Angry-Young-Man jangle-pop popularized by the likes of Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy and his post-Duran Duran Lilac Time side-project. In fact, both Pritchard and the Lilac Time released solo debuts in 1987.
But then again this particular brand of pop — conversational, my tea is cold, close the fridge door, love-hate relationship stuff — never really extended beyond campus radio. And British artists from this cohort either disbanded or are best known for their late '80s/early '90s heydays. So perhaps Pritchard is to be commended for sticking around and sticking to what he knows.
A Trip to the Coast is the welcome return of a familiar form of hooky, melodic minor scale pop balladry. Standout throwback tracks include "Yeah Yeah Girls" and "Almerend Road." "Tout Seul," a French-is-my-second-language tune, shows that Pritchard has embraced his Euro fan base, though his everyday lyrics and wistful haze are enough to make anyone nostalgic again.
(Tapete)It's especially odd because Pritchard's been around since the '80s, and his sound belongs to the still-kind-of-Angry-Young-Man jangle-pop popularized by the likes of Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy and his post-Duran Duran Lilac Time side-project. In fact, both Pritchard and the Lilac Time released solo debuts in 1987.
But then again this particular brand of pop — conversational, my tea is cold, close the fridge door, love-hate relationship stuff — never really extended beyond campus radio. And British artists from this cohort either disbanded or are best known for their late '80s/early '90s heydays. So perhaps Pritchard is to be commended for sticking around and sticking to what he knows.
A Trip to the Coast is the welcome return of a familiar form of hooky, melodic minor scale pop balladry. Standout throwback tracks include "Yeah Yeah Girls" and "Almerend Road." "Tout Seul," a French-is-my-second-language tune, shows that Pritchard has embraced his Euro fan base, though his everyday lyrics and wistful haze are enough to make anyone nostalgic again.