The past
is a foreign country, or so they say. No doubt Last Great Dreamers would agree
with that. Barely 18 months has passed since their last album – their first all
new full-length since their 2014 rebirth – and now the UK power-pop rockers
step up with a freshness and fire that would put many new bands to shame.
Holed up
in Oxfordshire’s Henwood Studios with producer Pete Brown (son of Joe, brother
of Sam), original Dreamers Marc Valentine and Slyder, together with drummer
Denley Slade and bassist Steve Fielding, have laid down their most complete and
accomplished album yet. 13th
Floor Renegades comprises eleven infectious punk-pop floorshakers, replete
with dynamic shoutalong choruses and more hooks than audition day for a
particularly piratical panto season. Power-pop crunch and effortlessly melodic
riffing rule the roost, letting up only occasionally for the twinkling mandolin
of folky Faces-ness.
“Everything
fell into place at the right time,” explains Marc. “We started a Pledge
campaign for the album, which had a fantastic response. The fans’ involvement
was truly incredible and their generosity never ceases to amaze us. Hopefully
with this album we get to repay their faith. It’s really been an organic
process from start to finish, with a few twists and turns along the way, but
we’re really proud of what we’ve managed to achieve in a short space of time.”
Originally
coming together in London during the early 90s, Last Great Dreamers quickly
became darlings of the glam-punk scene centred around Soho. Gaining props for
debut album Retrosexual, earning a nomination
for Best New Band in the prestigious Kerrang! awards, and supporting major US
touring bands, they couldn’t face off the juggernaut of Britpop and went on
hiatus.
Since
their return, they’ve released two albums – the rarities set Crash Landing In Teenage Heaven and the
all new Transmissions From Oblivion –
and toured widely, both as headliners and support to the likes of Cherie
Currie, Bernie Tormé and The Quireboys.
13th Floor Renegades is out on Friday 13 April through Ray Records. They play the following dates...
Thu 12
April LONDON The Black Heart
Fri 13
April CANNOCK The Station
Sat 14
April BRIDGEND Hobos
Sun 15
April CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Wed 18
April WAKEFIELD Black Mass
Thu 19
April GRIMSBY Yardbirds
Fri 20
April CARLISLE Club Rock
Sat 21
April GLASGOW Nice’n’Sleazy
Sun 22
April NEWCASTLE Trillians
Fri 25
May DERBY Bearded Theory
Festival
Sat 26 May BROMSGROVE Breaking Bands
Festival
"They belong
in the Rock'n'Roll Premier League...”
Maximum Volume Music
“It’s a triumph of
an album…4.5”
Pure Rawk
“Every (and I mean
EVERY) song is an absolute cracker…”
Louderthanwar
"This album is
truly a sign of a totally rejuvenated band.” The Soul Of A Clown
“Their finest, most
accomplished album to date."
Uber Rock
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