Many say the North will rise again. When did it sink? It wasn’t with Cabbage, The Blinders nor was it via the resurgence of Johnny Marr’s solo career.
Further proof lies with Manchester four-piece Shade. Signed to Fear Records, they have released two tracks this year. Let’s check them out:
Head In The Clouds
Released in September and produced by the legendary Gavin Monaghan, Shade set their axes to exuberant and blow the fucking doors off.
The hiss of Definitely Maybe loiters with a feverish intent. Dripping in bravado and oozing guts, it holds the same qualities of a resplendent Liam Fray striding out to a sold out Heaton Park. It’s humble and brash, earnest and boisterous. Big stages lie ahead.
Neverdie
Despite their Manchester roots, there is something inherently Liverpudlian about this instant classic!
The effervescence of The LA’s seduces the innocence of Gerry Cinnamon on this fluid piece of magic.
It’s not ‘Live Forever’ but, you’ll crave the solos with the same fervent expectation. The early flourishes lure you into their brand of hedonism before the closing moments sail off victoriously.
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