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King Of The Slums Manchester, UK
King of the Slums are probably the most ‘under the radar’ and important band to come from Manchester. They started up around
1985 in the Hulme, area of Manchester but never considered themselves a 'Manchester' band - just a band with an arty background, a little self-indulgent and gritty, story-type songs..
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A work of considerable power and subtlety. Certainly a grower but I was hooked on first listen and it seems to improve on subsequent plays. Well done to everyone involved and good luck for the future, hopefully a long and successful future.
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Clear Pond Road
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supported by 5 fans who also own “104 Words”
been living with this record since release day, and it has really got to me: been a fan since the 1980s but his one feels different, more personal. Then I watched spellbound in Glasgow last night as Kristin and cello player Pete Harvey brought these songs alive in front of me. I think I forgot to breathe in some parts. Clear Pond Road is a stunning achievement.
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a truly brilliant album in every sense of the word, how many times can one band amaze you, love them dearly, again ridiculously hard to just pick one track but today it's =
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