Released: 21 Feb 2020
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Graeme Elston, from London, is better known as the singer of lost indie band Slipslide. He was also in the bands Eva Luna and, before that, Love Parade in the 80s, signed to Firestation Records.
The first song I heard of his was the beautiful 'Eden' by Slipslide, which was a later recording of an Eva Luna song. Slipslide's albums 'The World Can Wait' (2003) and 'Forza Ambrosia' (2019) really are worth checking out too and filled with C-86 style indie pop songs of the highest standard.
His new solo EP is a glorious listen. It opens with 'Miracles' which is still very 80s, recalling favourites of mine - The Lilac Time and The Pale Fountains.
'All We Could Have Been' is a delicate and acoustic love song, with wistful, heartfelt lyrics. 'Take A Hammer To The Clock' is my favourite here, a superb pop song with a very catchy, upbeat chorus.
It ends on 'The Disappointment', another well-written ballad, about the woes of everyday life, with philosophical lyrics. This is a really enjoyable EP, especially if you like 80s jangle. Highly recommended.
