Andrew Weatherall - A Pox On The Pioneers

Eclectic delights from a DJing legend

After a prolific 20 years in the industry as DJ, producer and remixer extraordinaire, Andrew Weatherall delivers his ironically-titled, inaugural solo album on his own Rotters Golf Club imprint. Having spent more than a decade releasing throbbing electrofied post-punk as one half of Two Lone Swordsmen alongside engineer Keith Tenniswood, Weatherall has dropped some of the weight that underpins their groove, giving his own rock’n’roll a dusting of cosmic-disco, a sound familiar to fans of his DJ sets.

The rockabilly, soul and dub influences remain, haunted by the psychotropic spirit of Screamadelica. Whispers of subtle harmony glide effortlessly among melancholic echoes of nostalgia, punctuated by effervescent drums. Fuzzy guitar licks and cascades of seraphic synths provide sufficient verve to defy any potential dreariness. An accomplished blending of styles. Weatherall’s finely-honed production skills, understated vocal delivery and desire to frolic has resulted in an at once accessible and yet, ultimately, absorbing collection of songs. This album will appeal to a broad cross-section of music lovers. Just like the man himself.

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Rotters Golf Club | RGCCD 017

Reviewed by Joe Duhig
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