The Relationships were formed over a decade ago now comprising ex-members of The Anyways and The Razorcuts. Prior to this release they have put out the Country Catalogue EP in 1998 and the 2000 album Trend.
Anyway back to 2005 and Scene which has been out for a few months now but somehow slipped off the radar. The first thing that struck me was the Englishness of it all. From the pictures on the sleeve to the lyrics themselves which bring up images of picnics, Pimms and croquet on the lawn. However that should not mean that the album is inaccessible as it contains plenty of sixties and c86 inspired pop nuggets for all and sundry! Above all there is plenty of variety and superior songwriting that sets it apart some of the other albums I have heard in 2005.
It opens with the psychedelic leanings of Flying Saucer Girl which flows into the wonder that is Mediaeval Day. These two tracks set the tone for the rest of the album with Richard Ramage's vocals shining throughout and which are joined by ex Razorcut Angus Stevenson's shimmering guitar playing. Other highlights such as ex download only single The Approach and Wisdom Of The Ancients draw the listener in further but in truth there are no album fillers here. English Blues indeed.
This is a great pop album but don't take my word for it. Pick it up and judge for yourselves. More tea vicar?
The Relationships - Mediavel Day
The album can be purchased from Oxford Music Net (UK) or Twee Kitten (US)
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