Sundowners - Cut the Master (2017)

A breeze of true artistic freedom blows through the keenly anticipated bold and brilliant second album. Innovative and seamless resulting in a fascinating multi directional album of sonic art. In collaboration with alchemist Andy Votel. Produced by Richard Turvey & James Skelly (The Coral, Blossoms, She Drew The Gun).

"Produced by the Coral’s frontman James Skelly in James Skelly’s studio and released by James Skelly’s label, it might be a surprise to hear that Wirral group the Sundowners – who feature two of James Skelly’s family members – bear only a faint sonic resemblance to the work of a certain James Skelly. Some of his psychedelic inclinations do rise to the fore at times – Before the Storm’s driving guitar and spooky keys, for example – but mostly this lot trade in folkier, Fairport Convention, Smoke Fairies and Espers-inspired wistful romance, especially in their haunted harmonies. But all too often, stodgy riffs steer the music down a muddy path instead of guiding it towards some heavenly hippie sanctuary, with the result that the album feels slightly over-long. Nevertheless, for a certain sort of community – one that revels in analog instruments, pagan references, paisley-print shirts with massive lapels, big sideburns and even bigger fringes, or just the ghost of James Skelly – Cut the Master should still satisfy." Harriet Gibsone

Track List:
01. Before The Storm 4:00
02. Great Beauty 3:42
03. Summer Fades 2:50
04. King Of The Dawn 3:28
05. The Watchful Eye 2:48
06. Walk On In 3:29
07. Cut The Master 2:25
08. Ritual 3:23
09. Horizon 2:03
10. Sea Won't Reflect The Sun 4:09
11. L'Orizon 0:44
12. Find Out For Yourself 4:30