OFF: Adrian Shaw

[Brian Halligan]

Dave wrote:
>I'm thinking of investing in some of Ade's solo stuff. Is it any good? Does it
match his playing on
>Quark/PXR5/and the Weird tapes?
>Dave

I have his new album, "Head Cleaner" and listen to it every once in awhile.
It's very psychedelic, but there are some echos of Quark here and there. The
production isn't top notch, but it's good. His singing varies from "perfect for
the tune" to "would've been better as an instrumental." I was impressed not
only by Ade's bass playing, but his guitar playing as well. "Head Cleaner" has
Bari Watts, Nick Saloman, and Ade's son Aaron guesting on guitar, but Ade's own
playing holds its own. Also, Simon House guests on I think two of the tracks.
One of them being the last tune on the CD, which is just beautiful.

So, I recommend picking up "Head Cleaner." There are two tracks from the CD
available to check out on the Woronzow Web site: http://www.woronzow.co.uk One
of the tracks, "Symbiosis," is one of my favorites on the CD.

Enjoy,
Brian