Lord Fayrebank is Ken Popple's new creative outlet from Creation Records’ Biff Bang Pow! and The Revolving Paint Dream. In May this year, he released his new single ‘A Matter of Time’ with Kevin Taylor on vocals and guitars, Satchmo Taylor on trumpet, and The De La Luande String Quartet on strings also feature on the single.
Vocally, Popple has beautifully nestled in between melodious Pete Astor circa ‘Spilt Milk’ and the aching beauty of Armstrong circa ‘Under Blue Skies’. Underpinned by Ray Davies’ knack for turning unusual corners with a great melody, Popple has made being present something to achieve rather than looming over you like a daunting mental block it can so often be.
Despite being released back in May, ‘A Matter of Time’ is perfect the record for September in the UK. This ode to accepting the passing of time and living for the current summer renaissance perfectly accompanies sonic.
‘A Matter of Time’ is a record for the lost to find themselves in once more. Blessed with great wisdom, it’s a nourishing arm around the shoulder, an enriching pint with a mate, and, quite simply, divine.