Indian Pale Male - Dance Of The Red Herrings

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: DOOKLP303
Barcode: 0721688178996
Release Date: 22 Nov 2024
Genre: Singer-Songwriter/Weird-Pop

Limited to 300 Copies only on Black Vinyl.

Debut solo record from Manchester based writer Nathan McIlroy, formerly of Frazer King. 

The record is produced by Jim Noir and his sonic fingerprints sculpt the raw materials into a weird pop opus. Noir is also releasing the record on his Dook Recordings label and played drums and vocals on several tracks.

Indian Pale Male - Dirt from the Ground

Recorded by McIlroy’s long-time friend and musical associate, Big A, the songs are laden with cracked harmonies and homemade instruments, including found materials used as percussion. The pair drew on the talents of fellow travellers for backing vocals and rhythm tracks which has resulted in the live outfit expanding to a three piece, with Ben Price (bass) and Charlie Garson (drums) on board.
Commenting on the writing process McIlroy explains:

“It was written during a period of madness and adverse offending behaviours. The songs dash from one theme to another and reflect the mistaken beliefs we cling to when our perceived realities are threatened. It’s also got jokes.”

Opposing a streaming culture that values top tracks and playlists, the record is intended to be heard in one sitting, with Side A showcasing more extroverted songs, in all their loudmouth braggadocio, and Side B being more introspective and honest.

1. please like and subscribe - 2. are you feeling lucky post-punk?  - 3. dirt from the ground  - 4. king of the hypocrites  - 5. bite the bulb  - 6. brother superior  - 7. gateway drug  - 8. treading water in the shallow end  - 9. brass  - 10. mysanthropy  - 11. mood disorder