Dear Thief - Under Archway

Dear Thief's debut album is a haunting collection of songs telling tales of sex, death, homelessness and civil war. Eleven well-crafted songs which  inspire repeated listening. "'Under Archway' is an insomniac's lullaby. Set in an urban landscape, the singer describes the restless sounds and half-stories that he hears beneath his window. 'Under Archway' is a plea for rest, perversely sustained by the rhythmic. overhung energy of the street below.".....and that's just the opening title track and lead single.  'Under Archway' is not all about love and hate or sex and death,  it is a collection of songs that also tell personal tales of homelessness and civil war, performed by just three musicians which can evoke the strength and unity of an entire army. Through their idiosyncratic sound the band nod respectfully, and glance playfully, to numerous influences that include The Lapse, The Fall and John Coltrane.  Dear Thief are Yusuf B'Layachi, Emma Bennett and Tim Greany. Having been promoting their own club night Gung Ho for a number of years now, Dear Thief are warmly regarded on the London underground music scene and so favourable reviews will run courtesy of Stool Pigeon, Artrocker and Loud & Quiet. Turther press is expected in the likes of Rocksound, Uncut, Mojo, Record Collector, Classic Rock & Clash.

Tracklisting:

1. Under Archway; 2. Capital; 3. Makes Me Feel Like Something; 4. Civil War; 5. S.O.S.; 6. Wail; 7. Caesar; 8. Cordoba; 9. Ninth Bridge; 10. Hero; 11. Two Two Seven Dead.

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