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Describing their music as 'the sound of one lip kissing', this Brighton based five piece create an atmosphere on 'Pisshead', the standout track on their debut album that could perhaps more accurately be described as the sound of one drunk lamenting.
"I'm dead as a dodo, I'm flat on my ass" is the unexpectedly melodious sounding refrain from front man James Malplaquet. Though this is no Tom Waits style, booze sizzled gutter rant. Rather, the sound of kazoo, violins and even a bell calling time on the number at its end creates a rustic sounding dipsomaniacs love affair that's too warm and hazy to ever prompt an AA call.
This is chamber pop folk that has dismissed the beardy woollen jersey cliché to instead don a fine layer of cashmere before entering a dusky world full of tales of boatmen, matinees, teenage crushes and waiting for pay day. "I'll be rolling up in backseats, I'll appreciate the view", croons Malplaquet on the sonorous, violin soaked lament to small town boredom Button My Lip towards the close of the album. Both deft and enchanting with their ability to embrace the pastoral flavours of trad folk and some winningly playful pop hooks, 12 ways to count has tear-jerkers and caustic wit in equally charismatic measure.
With strong connections to Lightspeed Champion and Brighton's Wilkommon Collective, The Miserable Rich aren't going to struggle for recognition - particularly on the evidence of this superb album- but its Malplaquet's voice, a clarion call that sounds uncannily similar to early 70's troubadour Colin Blunstone, that really endears. --Rob Crossan
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard The Miserable Rich on Marc Rileys 6 music show about six months ago and the sheer beauty, of in particular Boat Song, literally brought a tear to my eye. Ever since that night, I've been waiting in anticipation for the album to come out and now that it has, can confirm that my first impressions were not misplaced. While having a haunting melancholic sound, The Miserable Rich are also strangely uplifting. Lovely melodies with exquisite strings and guitar along with James de Malplaquet's heart wrenching vocals creates an album of gorgeous proportions. The only down side is another wait, this time for live dates in the North of England, which will hopefully arrive early next year. Buy this album, turn the lights down low, poor a glass of wine and let the sound of The Miserable Rich wash over you. I can guarantee it's an experience everyone should share, especially with someone you love.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a beautifully crafted record; comprising a sincere emotional core delicately wrapped with an expressive hybrid of folk and classical music arrangements.
Their music is moulded around the poetry of James De Malplaquet in a way that brings to mind Gaudi's attention to nature's angles and curves.
'Monkey' is a fantastic song; full of hidden treasure with surprise jewels to be found on every playback.
Their music is moulded around the poetry of James De Malplaquet in a way that brings to mind Gaudi's attention to nature's angles and curves.
'Monkey' is a fantastic song; full of hidden treasure with surprise jewels to be found on every playback.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After seeing these chaps playing in various venues around Brighton, it's an absolute joy to see their music collected in a handy album format.
The tracks move from melancholy to beautiful, from cheeky to heart-warming and many things in-between.
The collection of cello, upright, violins, guitars and even a music box combined with the distinctive lack of drums - while not perhaps being totally original - creates a raw delicacy to the music and helps to set the band apart from many other acts.
The music is unashamedly romantic and heartfelt, the production is true in spirit to the band themselves and its all wrapped up in great artwork coupled with an interesting paper sleeve....
What's not to love?
The tracks move from melancholy to beautiful, from cheeky to heart-warming and many things in-between.
The collection of cello, upright, violins, guitars and even a music box combined with the distinctive lack of drums - while not perhaps being totally original - creates a raw delicacy to the music and helps to set the band apart from many other acts.
The music is unashamedly romantic and heartfelt, the production is true in spirit to the band themselves and its all wrapped up in great artwork coupled with an interesting paper sleeve....
What's not to love?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quite Good
I thought it was quite a good album but only a couple of the songs are really great.
Published on 14 Jun 2009 by H
Beautiful quiet stuff
This is a lovely album, well worth a listen for those who like the quiet stuff. Boat Song remains one of my favourites, but Piss Head is also excellent. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Ro
"And may all your ships sail safely through the night".
With names like James De Malplaquet and Will Calderbank as members of the group you could be forgiven that the band do indeed come from the environs of the rich and privileged ( I... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2008 by russell clarke
Pure Brilliance
I first heard The Miserable Rich on Marc Rileys 6 music show about six months ago and the sheer beauty, of in particular Boat Song, literally brought a tear to my eye. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2008 by Barney
beautiful
not just beautifully performed but also great story telling.
the album works as a whole piece and the ballads are a visual journey.
i love it, more please!
the album works as a whole piece and the ballads are a visual journey.
i love it, more please!
Published on 27 Nov 2008 by amorinha
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