Description:	CD on Domino
	Format:	CD
	Genre(s):	Indie Rock
	Label:	Domino
	Price:	£4.89
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...according to our Mingus on 17 January 2008.

Lightspeed Champion: 'Falling Off The Lavender Bridge' (Domino) In which Domino indulge the former Testiscicles frontman Dev Hynes with his debut long player that may not delight the indie faithful, but please the folk loving convertees. His songwriting skills are very much in evidence and this is backed up with some clever arrangements and considered production wich kinda reigns in some of the wayward words -maybe there's too much- that seem to fight for space. That said the inclusion of one Emmy the Great on backing vocals helps flesh out said waywardness. Listening to this after the Cat Power covers collection makes me think all this serious singer-songwriter approach, backed with a countrified jangle and swing is catered to a kind of populous, all bases covered approach. Those familiar with his other (joke) attempt at the massmarket would probably laugh at the slide guitar and swooping strings. Destined for early evening playlists- think Radio 2, this is all very serious and earnest methinks but strong,challenging and stimulating for this eccentric looking original black indie boy. Good stuff.

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What their label says...

Domino Recordings are extremely proud to present the debut album from Lightspeed Champion entitled ‘Falling Off The Lavender Bridge’.·2007 saw the release of two singles for Lightspeed Champion; the beautifully catchy ‘Galaxy Of The Lost’, and the epic ten minute tale ‘Midnight Surprise’.‘Falling Off The Lavender Bridge’ was recorded in Omaha, Nebraska with producer Mike Mogis (Saddle Creek) and features special guest appearances from the likes of Emmy The Great, members of Cursive, The Faint and Tilly And The Wall.·Dev (Lightspeed Champion) has been picking up interest across the board, with his quirky and unique character complementing his beautiful music, and creating an artist that kids love and critics respect and adore.·With his singles, Lightspeed Champion has picked up radio support across the board from the likes of Zane Lowe and Colin Murray (Radio 1), to the more mainstream shows like Jonathan Ross and Dermot O’Leary (Radio 2).  ·He has also been featured on Big Brother’s Big Mouth and The Gonzo Show as well as doing Gonzo on tour live dates.·His video for last single ‘Midnight Surprise’ was also selected as Spanking News Top Choice Of The Week on MTV2.·2007 also saw Lightspeed Champion support the likes of Bright Eyes, Tilly And The Wall, Patrick Wolf and Good Shoes.  With single and album release in January, it’s a busy month for Lightspeed Champion. A busy month to start off what looks set to be Lightspeed Champion’s year.