THE SHADOW KABINET

"Another gem from London's unsung pop genius." - Mark Hudson of the Daily Telegraph
A NEW ALBUM FROM THE SHADOW KABINET
‘SMILING WORLDS APART’
In the beginning there was HARK!
And the people harkened and it was melodic and good.
Now The Shadow Kabinet have reconvened for their latest sonic adventure, Smiling Worlds Apart, confirming Steve Somerset’s position as one of the keepers of the flame of melodic guitar pop.
Smiling Worlds Apart features 19 original songs, all written, performed, arranged and produced by Steve Somerset. From the Helter Skelter mayhem of the title track to the English psychedelic whimsy of ‘Just As Lost As Me’ this is music that owes as much to Salvador Dali as it does to the Beatles.
“If there’s a manifesto for the Shadow Kabinet it can be summed up in just one word: melody,” says Steve. And there’s no shortage of great melodies on this album. Taking his cue from the great writers of the Golden Age of Pop, like Ray Davies, David Bowie, Lennon and McCartney, Steve creates music that is at once familiar and yet original and innovative.
“I’m a huge fan of the three and half minute pop song,” says Steve. “Variety is important too. I think there is definitely a ‘Shadow Kabinet sound’ but it encompasses a wide variety of styles.”
Don’t just take Steve’s word for it. Here’s what XTC’s Dave Gregory says about the album
"The Shadow Kabinet's best . a scenic, colour drenched trip across Steve Somerset's dreamy universe. all aboard!" Jazz musician Darius Brubeck is also a fan "Enjoyed The Shadow Kabinet, kind of reminds me of Lennon and The Moody Blues. but new too!"
There’s a sense of fun here too with songs like ‘Bad Hair Day’ and ‘Tabla Motown’, while songs like ‘When Winter Comes To England’ convey a poignant yearning for days gone by.
So sit back, place your ears twenty-four inches apart and enjoy a journey in Shadowphonic Stereo Sound through some of the grooviest tunes to massage your ears in this or any other year.



Smiling Worlds Apart is available from Heyday Mail Order
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Kool Kat Musik (with exclusive bonus disc)
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CD Baby and NOT LAME plus don't forget you can also download HARK!