Oklahoma-born and now Essex-based, songwriter Bob Collum
introduces his latest release, a five track EP showcasing his own brand of
Anglicised Americana and powerpop; a healthy dose of pedal-steel and of course
Bob’s own Midwestern twang make the case for the West side of the pond, while
his adroit and insightful lyricism, inspired by his heroes Lowe, Costello and
Davies, makes the case for the East.
The Ungrateful
Depression, recorded by
legendary producer and former Vibrator Pat Collier, find Bob and his band –
Allan Kelly (pedal-steel); Gareth Davies (bass); Paul Quarry (drums) – shaping
up nicely alongside guests such as Martin Belmont, ex-Soft Boy Morris Windsor
and Country Dirt star, Marianne Hyatt.
In the decade and more since Bob arrived
in the UK, he’s come up with a series of memorable albums: the solo releases More
Tragic Songs Of Life and Low Rent Romeo, plus two with his band The
Welfare Mothers: The Boy Most Likely To and Set The Stupid Free,
and latterly the Twisted Lines & Mixed Up Rhythms and The New Old
Thing EPs. He’s also shared stages with an equally memorable cast list of
the great and the good of American music, including Dave Alvin, Marshall
Crenshaw, Greg Trooper, Alejandro Escovedo, Robert Earle Keen, Robbie Fulks and
many more.
Bob and the band are constantly touring
the UK but he’s happy to make himself available between shows for interviews!
Praise for The New Old Thing…
“Collum… like Nick Lowe is able to express
a wry riposte and an aching heart within the same breath.” **** R2 magazine
“Possibly his finest yet… He continues to
refine his songwriting with some quite stunning musical arrangements.” Maverick magazine
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