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Release Date Friday 14th June 2024
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Philip Parftt is the founder/guitarist/vocalist and primary songwriter of
the English bands The Varicose Veins, The Architects Of Disaster, Orange
Disaster, The Perfect Disaster, Psychotropic Vibration, Oedipussy and
Littleweed
Having been based in Sussex, Philip moved to an old mill in France and never
stopped writing. In 2014 he released his organic and honest solo debut album
"I'm Not The Man I Used To Be". This was followed up by the critically acclaimed
Mental Home Recordings is upon us. And now Philip Parftt is set to release Dark
light via Chicago/London/Paris based label Tip Top Recordings.
A signifcant milestone in his long accomplished career, Dark Light features 10
beautifully crafted pieces, including deep cuts 'I know I shouldn't but voices' and
'Dark light' the title track, give ample evidence of Philip's prowess as a wordsmith
and musician, but also arranger and producer. Think Nick Drake and Captain
Beefheart accidentally bumping into each other at a private viewing of Bright Star
in Heaven, you won't be too far out of the crease. Philip is accompanied by a
merry band of friends and luminaries including Alex Creepy Mojo, Amelie Fish,
Lucie Robet (who also wrote title track Dark Light with Philip), Gilda Scouarnec,
Rog Mogale (who also mastered the album), and Mark Refoy.
Dark Light is released on digital, CD, limited edition vinyl LP with 200 copies in
black and 200 copies in dark purple to match the darkly beautiful artwork by
Fernando Ruibal. Sleeve notes come from Matthew Spector within the included
booklet with art from Joane Charlotte Senechal, photography by Sarah Baba, and
design by Anna Mort.
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