Geraint Watkins - In A Bad Mood [3CD Box Set]

Jungle

£17.80

Format: 3CD BOX SET
Catalogue No.: FREUDCD133
Barcode: 5013145213322
Release Date: 24 Nov 2023
Genre: Blues/Rock’n’Roll/Soul

The much-admired album In a Bad Mood led to Geraint Watkins’ performance on BBC TV's Later with Jools Holland programme and numerous radio sessions – some of which are included in this set.

In recent years through a series of solo albums, his own previously hidden songwriting talents have come
to the fore. Bold as Love, Dial ‘W’ for Watkins, In a Bad Mood and Moustique all got showered in praise for his understanding and interpretative feel for multiple musical genres. He’s been acknowledged by many, including Bob Dylan who played two tracks on his radio show (‘My favourite British piano player’).

His songs have been covered by Don McLean, NRBQ, Dave Edmunds, the Holmes Brothers and Pokey Lafarge amongst many others. His most recent album Rush of Blood was produced by Basement Jaxx’ Simon Ratcliffe.

This Mood Swings 15 th anniversary box set expands In a Bad Mood to include studio, live, demo and BBC session tracks of that time, and is accompanied with a commentary by former Mojo editor Mat Snow in a 20-page booklet.

Disc 1 ‘In a Bad Mood’ - Easy To Say ‘Bon Temps Rouler’, Champion, Unto You, Fools Like Me, Chagrin, My Love, Bourgeoise, History, Jenni, Heart of The City, Catch On, At Last.

Disc 2 ‘In a Raw Mood’ (demos) - We’ve Only Just Begun, Fools Like Me, My Love, Chagrin, Body and Soul, Champion, You’ve Changed, Dedicated To The One I Love, Heart of The City, What’s Going On, At Last.

Disc 3 ‘In a Good Mood’ (live, BBC sessions and expanded extras) – Jenni, Champion, Unto You, Only A Rose, At Last, Soldier Of Love, Crazy Arms, Easy To Say ‘Bon Temps Rouler’ (Later), Champion (Later), Only A Rose (Jools Holland R2), Unto You (MarkLamarr R2), We’;ve Only Just Begun, It’s A Wonderful Life, Bouffant, Only A Rose, Soldier Of Love.