REVIEW: 'You're Always There' b/w 'Crying Heart' by Drums and Wire UK (Detour)

 

Out now on Detour Records on a choice of blue or black vinyl is the excellent new single from Drums and Wire UK, the alternate vehicle of Squire bass player Jon Bicknell when he is not otherwise engaged on other duties with Anthony Meynell.

Following the well received 'Ups Downs And Merry Go Rounds' album, it's good to have them back.

'You're Always There' starts with a new wave guitar chord sequence and progresses to a great hook within the chorus. There's something about Jon's vocal style that reminds me of Andy Houghton from Yeh-Yeh, which is no bad thing. The lead guitar of Les Black lets rip in quite a rock style as the songs bounces along - you'll soon be singing along to this song. A very worthy A-side.

On the flipside we have 'Crying Heart' which is a beautiful number with a lovely riff that ties you in and carries you along. It certainly wouldn't be out of place on a new Squire album. It also has a vibe of Australian Mod outfit, The Green Circles, who I released on my Biff Bang Pow label a few years ago.

Produced and engineered by drummer Ray Lawrence, this is a crisp and precise recording and mix.

In summary, this is a really, really good single and you owe it to yourselves to get over to the Detour Records website to order your copy straight away whilst stocks last.