Alan’s second solo album picks up where the Celtic sweep of his debut left off.  But this time there’s a harder -edged incisiveness more reminiscent of his work with Pallas.  The acoustic under-pinning of the last album takes a back seat behind driving guitars and exuberant keyboards.   Lyrically it’s angry and direct, covering everything from the frustrations of struggling and moribund relationships to the rise of the post-truth narcissist.

 As well as vocals Alan provides guitars, basses, drum programming and bass pedals, with Mike Stobbie and Scott Higham returning on keys and drums respectively.  There are also contributions from Jeff Green (lead guitar), Lazuli’s Claude Leonetti (Leode) and Steve Hackett (HarmonicA)  Additional vocals come courtesy of Magenta’s Christina Booth, Harvest's Monique Van Der Kolk and Weendo's Laetitia Chaudemanche.  

 The video for "Razor" can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/YcETSrU1_jA

 Pre-orders are being taken now at (amongst others):

 The Merchdesk.Com: http://www.themerchdesk.com/

Alan’s Bandcamp site: https://alanreed.bandcamp.com/ (digital downloads only)

 See Alan and band live on tour in the UK in March:

 8th: The Vic, Swindon www.thevicswindon.com/get/events

10th: Ivory Blacks, Glasgow https://alanreed.bandcamp.com/

 11th: Wesley Centre, Maltby (CRS) www.classicrocksociety.co.uk/gig-listing/

 Alan Reed is available for features and interviews. Reviewers and radio stations - please contact Stephen Lambe at Nineteen-73 Artist Promotions via [email protected] for further details.  Twitter: @1973promo