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Subject: Pete Fyfe: Peter Nardini
- Hug review & sleeve
Attachments: Peter Nardini - Hug.jpg
PETER NARDINI - Hug (Temple
Records COMD2105)
The last time I saw a photo like
that depicted on the sleeve of Peter Nardini's "Hug" CD was one of James Bond
(in "Diamonds Are Forever" now you ask) before he was about to kill the
character Peter Franks?thought you might be interested in that snippet of
trivia. Now, some might find tracks like "Bum" a bit questionable in taste but
it's obvious Nardini couldn't give a jot and as he proffers his thoughts in
scatter-gun style it becomes a blatant case of who gives a toss?take it or
leave it. In a way it's a refreshing philosophy but one that is becoming more
prevalent in today's society and particularly on the ?acoustic' scene. Given
free reign to spread his wings Battlefield Band's Mike Katz takes on the role
of producer (he also adds guitar, bass, bouzouki, piano, ebow, mandolin,
whistles and melodica?please someone stop me before I run out of breath) joined
by Ewen Henderson (backing vocals), Ken Donaldson (additional guitar) and the
soaring harmonica/percussion of Mike Whellans and fiddler Alasdair White.
There, I hope I've conjured an image of something to whet your appetite. As you
can possibly tell from this scribbling, this is an interesting recording
including the drunk's whispered words of wisdom "A Wish A Wis A Pigeon" with
its Lindisfarne styled arrangement and the equally quirky "The Best In Me" with
its kind of positive solution to what some (Nardini) would consider awkward
questions (a bit like Alistair Campbell on a good day) he seems to at least put
the world to rights. This, for those of you wondering is a ?love song' of sorts
and although a bit skewed is good-time enough to give The Proclaimers a run for
their money. An interesting album that won't be to everyone's taste but
ultimately rewarding if you enjoy a sly look through your own thoughts but
didn't know how to express them. www.nardinisongs.com
[How many times can I use the word ?interesting' before it gets boring?]
PETE FYFE