Many of you may be familiar with the comedian/actor Matt Berry, star of many recent comedy hits that include Garth Marenghi's Dark Place, The Mighty Boosh and Snuff Box. Many of you might not know, however, that Berry is something of an accomplished musician...Enter Witchazel, his second studio album released early this year on famed record label, Acid Jazz. Witchazel is a truly brilliant return to british folk and the early establishment of Prog. It serenades your ears to images of a woodland stroll on a summer's evening (all of which should be imagined through the lens of a circa 1975 super 8 camera).
The lyrics are somewhat tongue in cheek "..Your penguin's in the bath, it was put there by your mum..", but what of it? It doesn't have to make sense, it's folk-prog.
Nearly all instruments are performed by Matt Berry himself, which only solidifies the integrity of his musical credentials, and we are even treated to guest vocals on the track Rain Come Down by non other than Mr. Paul McCartney.
What a surprising gem this album has turned out to be, and I strongly recommend you find yourself a copy. This has a very strong potential of being your lazy summer anthem 2011...
I shall leave you with the track Take My Hand.
Enjoy.
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