Johnny Flynn
Leftovers

Cover art for Leftovers by Johnny Flynn Description: numbered 7" on Polydor
Format: 7" (vinyl)
Genre(s): Folk/Folk Rock
Label: Polydor
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4Rating: 4
...according to our on 06 March 2008.

Johnny Flynn: 'Leftovers' (Vertigo) More modern day tales of urban life. This one covers the relatively recent phenomena of freeganism, meaning; the search for free food in our cities of plenty. The music is a kinda of stomping, barndancing hoedown with, cellos,violin and rasping guitars. I was a little disappointed by his last effort for his new label but this one sees him back on form. The flip sees Johnny go solo with guitar and preset electronic backing and harmonica. One key word that sums up what I like about this lot: honesty. They (and he) sound like they're only following they're own path. Looking forward to the album. Numbered and limited

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What their label says...

2007 was a hell of a year for Johnny Flynn. Releasing three acclaimed singles ('The Ballad Of Tom and Sue' and 'Ode To A Mare Trod Ditch' on Young & Lost Club and 'The Box' on his new home, Vertigo), wowing crowds from Buffalo Bar to Bestival, from the End Of The Road festival to the Royal Albert Hall (together with his band The Sussex Wit) and recording his debut album in the Autumn made for a busy year. But if 2007 was the year when word began to spread about this prodigiously talented 24 year old, then 2008 is the year that those whispers become a chorus. The new single 'Leftovers' provides a revealing taste of what's to come: Johnny's rich melodies and lyricism are driven onwards by a pounding rhythm section.