
This I'm liking despite myself. Dancy British music is not often my cup of tea; the first two tracks scared me sorta with that fey Pink Floyd feel. But I do "get it" I think. Haines' lyrics are those of a practised and cynical wise-ass (which I can easily relate to) and I'm sure in years past, the very Britishness of BBR would've kept me at arm's length. This year's different, though. I've recently rediscovered Blur, Bowie, T. Rex, Joy Division, New Order and a host of other UK niceties that had previously been somewhat "foreign" to my ear. I think as I listen on (and hear the record again, this time with a focus on the lyrical barbs aplenty), I'll become more and more intrigued. Soon, I'll have to delve into The Auteurs, as well.......
Ah, music. Ye frustrating and quickest of vast white whales. May I never catch up to ye.
edit: I dunno about that "Andrew Ridgley" track. Interesting that she says "this is Sara Nixey talking," though....not sure I believe her.