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...according to our Brett on Thu 20 Nov, 2008.
Stanley Brinks is on the cover of his album looking like a bit of a tramp and he doesn't sound that far from one either, listening to Dank U I'm reminded of a more downtrodden, less comedic Al Duvall. We're not really sure what the correct name for that style is but it does feature huge mounds of lyrical storytelling that's heavy on the quips and deadpan wordplay (all available to pour over at your leisure on the insert). Phil reckons he sounds a bit like David Byrne and I'd have to agree, there's the same kind of weird awkwardness to the delivery. The music provides a spare accompaniment to these oddball tales of life, love and (occasionally) dirtyness.. Although the odd Marc Ribot-y solo gets busted out from time to time which sits strangely, but pleasantly, at odds with the general tone. I'm really enjoying it on this second listen, with the odd actual LOL escaping my body. The Wave Pictures turn up on a track too! Vinyl only on Ciao Ketchup.Stanley Brink's first album, is a compelling 10-track opus of calypso influenced acoustic guitar and cunning brass arrangements that are delivered with honesty and simplicity. Stan's humorous and poignant lyrics cover a wide range of topics including train trips damaging your brain, MC's playing EP's in temples and Danish movies with Swedish subtitles.
'Dank U' opens with the Single 'Stanley Brinks (released in January '08), a laidback autobiographical tale, followed by other album jewels such as 'My Experience With Truth', 'Pease Pottage' and 'I'll Be
With You' which, although reminiscent of his work with Herman Dune, are heavily doused with a unique charm that only Stan knows the secret of...
'Dank U' was recorded and produced in Berlin, the current hideout of Stanley Brinks, and will be released on limited edition 12" vinyl and digital download.
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