A new cd from Anna Lavigne produced and mixed by Martin Stephenson
A beautiful album with some amazing songs/lyrics and appearances by...
Anna Lavigne: Lead & Backing Vocals & Piano
Martin Stephenson: All guitars, Dobro, Harmonica, Keys
Ivan Korop: Gipsy Jazz Guitar track 7
Niles Krieger: Mandolin tracks 1 & 4, and Violin track 1
Bruce Michie: Tenor & Baritone Saxes, Trumpet, Trombone & Clarinet
Al Thomson: Tenor Saxophone tracks 2 & 6
Edmund John Sloggie: Accordion
Chris Mordey: Electric Bass
Graham Anderson: Double Bass
Charlie Smith: Drums & Percussion
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All songs written by Anna Lavigne & Martin Stephenson
Recorded, arranged and produced by Martin Stephenson for Barbaraville Records
Mastered by Mark Lough
All brass arrangements by Bruce Michie
lyrics
Nostalgie de la boue
You always had a yearning for the low life,
The guilty little secret, hidden thrill
Enforcing misplaced underground connections
Self-sabotaging all the good within.
Loyal to a fault but to the wrong team,
Craving the applause then needing space
Running from demands of your own making
Fearing everyone was in your face
But life has tricks that play out on us baby,
The strongest seeming plans will fall away
When love that’s real and not a fairground mirror
Gently lifts the veil of our dismay
chorus
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
It may have its attractions but it can’t replace what’s true,
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
As long as it’s behind us there’s still time for me and you
Nothing makes sense if fed misinformation,
I may not understand but always try
There is no need for added complication
We can enjoy the dance or say goodbye…
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
It may have its attractions but it can’t replace what’s true,
Nostalgie de la boue, nostalgie de la boue
As long as it’s behind us there’s still time for me and you
credits
from Roses For The Ride,
released November 5, 2021
Anna Lavigne: Lead & Backing Vocals & Piano
Martin Stephenson: Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
Ivan Korop: Lead Django Style Acoustic Guitar (Gipsy Jazz)
Graham Shipcote Anderson: Double Bass
Charlie Smith: Drums & Percussion
Bruce Michie: Clarinet
supported by 25 fans who also own “Nostalgie De la Boue”
Guillemot Days whisks us to a glistening shoreline, awash with 10 sublime songs full of serene hope. Compelling right from the buoyant opener Edge Of The World and Butterfly overflows with soaring, twangy sunshine. For a fave, so close with the lush vocals, melodic layers of Flowers Of Hope versus Peace And Plenty: an intriguing, modern parlour song both eerie and exquisite, voices and clarinet blending into something quite special. This album is a musical lighthouse on a dark day. Unmissable. anitajoyce
supported by 7 fans who also own “Nostalgie De la Boue”
This album has quietly moved up the ranks: now a favourite, my first from Susanna Wolfe. I love the mix of reflective drama and honesty underpinning this outstanding release. ‘Accident of Birth’ is a bravely crafted account of dysfunctional family life whilst ‘Chemical Liberation’ is haunting, containing my favourite guitar solo of the album. Bargain Basement’ has exquisite vocal harmonies but the top slot goes to ‘Just One Step’ for pure catchy positivity, an album for ‘healing and believing’ anitajoyce
supported by 5 fans who also own “Nostalgie De la Boue”
I first heard Katie Spencer on YouTube when she was featured on the For Bert Jansch playlist. Katie played her own song called Shannon Road. The lead break that she plays twice really got my attention. I became a fan instantly. Every track on this album is lovely. The whole listening experience is like a favourite film running through my head. I'm so glad that in my twilight years I discovered Katie. I wish her a long and succesful career in music. Mitch Wild