The sound of 1969 squeezed into one song - backwards guitar, phasing, lyrical nods to Space Oddity and loads of harmonies. A song for everyone born in 1970.

NINETEEN 69.WAV

A pinch of the past and a shake of today - seasoned with love. Influences Beatles, Squeeze, Crowded House, ELO, XTC

MARY ALL THE TIME - SANDWICHES BUSCUITS & TEA.WAV

This one is a bit tongue in cheek but does have a darker heart.

SENSIBLE SHOES.WAV

Joe Anderton supplies the excellent guitar solo and and fancy fretwork.

MATTERS OF THE HEART.WAV

Excellent guitar from Nick Sherreard (AKA HOWLIN SMURF) and backing vocals from James Welch and Caroline Grey. It's a father to son lyric. Sound wise I was aiming for The White Stripes.

SONNY.WAV

This song shows that I can 'do' happy if I want - although of course there is a sarcastic undertow - got the sampled voices idea from the DLM. It's a bit of throwaway fun.

FEELIN GOOD.WAV

Piano lead lament - one of my finest i think.

SAIL AWAY J.

Tongue in cheek swipe at our 'neighbors'. Although the word indicates they are human which is debatable. Excellent guitar by Joe Anderton. The lyrics say it all.

CHRIS HIPPYMUSICMAN WELCH