Another solo effort from former keyboard maestro with Brit proggers Caravan?

Well, hey, no in fact - couldn't be more different. This rather fine 10 tracks-worth on his own label is a 'sampling of the goods' by David Sinclair, rock music writer and critic.

Unlike most music media pundits, he's bravely popped his head over the parapet and made a record of his own which - mercifully - works. Sinclair has talent and savvy, reining in ego and enabling friends and collaborators to share the driving duties to craft a well-rounded, entertaining set of spiky indie rock which draws on the very British sensibilities of Ray Davies and the like.

A good-natured 'live in the studio' vibe and witty use of effects are nudging me to catch Sinclair's band when it gigs next - because if this anything to go by, I think I'd have fun.

***

Review by Peter Muir

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© 2006 David Sinclair/Critical Discs. All rights reserved.

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