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Everybody's favourite unhinged punk mod Dan Treacy returns with a new 7" of Television Personalities "classics". We all treasure this man don't we? - his musical prowess far outweighed by his demented charisma. 'My New Tattoo' begins promisingly enough with his trademark slurred yelp giving way to what is essentially a meandering, fucked up, but really cool, psychedelic jam made by a bunch of complete weirdos with no concession to keeping anything properly tuned or focused. Of course, this means that even though it's probably one of the worst (but most enjoyable) records we've heard so far this year, being Dan Treacy, this somehow becomes a complete oxymoron & he could just have delivered one of his finest moments yet! The flip with it's reedy, crooked falsetto & folksy psych ambling, doesn't quite have the same jawdropping impact but i'm convinced that lovers of this great English oddball will be suitably delighted. On Good Village recordings....What can one expect from an artful, aging mod? Cult favourites, the Television Personalities, offer up two new, well crafted, melodic and spirited pop songs on this 7”. Both sides are steeped in the charming intelligence and humour of the band’s aurteur Daniel Treacy. In “My New Tattoo,” Treacy lays out his aged and vulnerable self and builds into a Who-like reverie of take me for what I am! Here the band is focused, direct, and in top form. A rocking, rallying call to those who may never quite fit in and know its for the better! Drumming is provided by John Bennett who fans will recognize as an original member dating back to the mid-70s and who also appeared on the John Peel favoured first single, “14th Floor/ Oxford St. W1.” “Funny He Never Married” paints a wistful and reflective mood of which Treacy has always been a master of conveying. This is a sound which has launched so many bands and scenes; all of whom owe Daniel Treacy a nod (or a wink) for inspiration. Sensitive and personal, yet utterly familiar and comforting in spirit. The magic
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