ENGLISH ELECTRIC (PART TWO)

So EEPO is most likely to have run out of praising adjectives by the moment it's sequel EEPT was released, and I guess it must have been very hard for the band to accomplish such greatness back to back?not the case though, another incredible album top to bottom, it might lack of memorable hymns as The First Rebreather, Judas Unrepentant or even Hedgerow but I think is even a little bit more solid than its predecessor.

The 15min epic East Cost Racer opens up the album with a solid statement, maybe the story of a race car being built from scratch? The time and sweet invested by men to get the machine ready for running? Who cares, the track is a magnificent example of how good is #gregoryspawton as a music composer and lyricist, and with Longdon as copilot, it just can't get any better. BTW, Ruth

Ic section here is something to praise as well, so impressively accurate!

Swan Hunter brings things down following a formula portrayed by the band so many times before it is positively welcomed by the listener. Longdon's participation in the writing process adds a unique feeling to BBT's songs, so profound and intense. Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics, magnificent instrumentation and just enough melody to avoid stickiness! Horns, strings, percussion, all in one and one for all. A highlight!

Worked Out. Come on lads, walk beside me one more time into the darkness, further that we've even been before. How can you invite someone to the darkness in such a melodic way? Spawton again! Definitely the rocker and the first face to face between guitars and flute, a battle that has become a staple for the band's music. Finally Gregory's fire has been unleashed and will delight us from time to time throughout the rest of the album.

Leopards is all #davidlongdon showcasing his unique beautiful sadness well translated into music by the rest of the band, a little slow and mellow for my taste, however musically impressive. The acoustic guitars sound incredible! Folky and corky, sounding more like a Christmas Carol or lullaby but nevertheless great and perfectly placed in the center of the masterpiece.

Keeper of Abbeys is the beginning of the end, the song that opens what for me is the best section of the album, the last 24 or so minute of music. The violin is simply magnificent as well as the whole instrumental passage, simply hypnotic and catchy with a very persuasive D'Virgilio confirming what a great addition to the band he is, both on drums and backing vocals! Another musical gem by genius Spawton, the way it blends into the next song is so smooth!

The Permanent Way is perhaps my personal favorite of the album, every second of this track is memorable, specially when the genius grabs the song structure and melody and somehow revisits The First Rebreather without letting the listener even take notice, formidable. That violin-guitar duet will transcend history!

Curator of Butterflies is a song so amazing and beautiful it's capable of melting ears and brains. Not only the title is awesome but the lyrical content is really beautiful, as well as the melodies. Previously I talked about the violin- guitar duet but what about the flute-guitar tandem? So memorable, what an incredible way to close such an impressive album. Enjoy!