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Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Leslie
2. Home In A Sentence
3. You've No Clue Do You
4. Cowardly Custard
5. Church As Witness
6. There's None Of That
7. Nooks
8. Now Drop Your Bombshell
9. Admiral
10. Cockle Shell
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Disc: 2
1. You've No Clue Do You
2. Spinal Turps

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'Bombshell' is the fourth official album from Scottish nu-folk troubabdour King Creosote. A roughly-hewn yet endearing collection of tracks, this album is an abject lesson in simple yet effective songwriting. Includes the tracks 'Leslie', 'Home In A Sentence' and 'Spystick'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's album No. 30-something and he's really getting the hang of it!, 19 Sep 2007

By	C. Taylor "Cosmo" (Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, Ecosse.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bombshell (Audio CD)

This is the new album from the Potentate of The East Nuek musical community that is the Fence Collective. King Creosote (AKA Kenny Anderson, an alumni of the Skuobhie Dubh Orchestra) has been ploughing his own musical furrow on the East Coast of Scotland for over a decade.

Since setting up the Fence Collective in the mid 90's he, and a like-minded group of musicians including James Yorkston and Lone Pigeon to name but a few, have created a smorgasbord of quirky, tasty lo-fi classics. The last few albums (and there have been over 30 in the last 10 years!) from KC have been nudging their way towards the mainstream since he signed to Domino/679/Warners.

Some will bemoan the move towards a larger audience I, for one, couldn't disagree more. The hallmark of KC's genius has always been the songs, lo-fi production or not, and as such this collection does not disappoint. There's a sharp turn-of-phrase and genuine wit to all the tracks on this album and the voice, oh the voice. A more melancholy, poignant voice you're not likely to hear anytime soon.

There are some sublime tracks on the album such as Home In A Sentence, Cowardly Custard, Admiral and Nooks. Nooks especially will put you in a wistfully romantic frame of mind. The other tracks that stand out are those such as You've No Clue Do You which epitomizes the much more slick production of this release. I don't find this as huge a departure from his previous ouvre as some, if you've ever seen KC live you'll know he can wig out with the best!

I'd say this a must buy, a superb Hors D'Oeuvre for the veritable feast that is King Creosote's back catalogue!

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5.0 out of 5 stars All hail the King !, 14 Sep 2007

By	Arthur Dooley (N Wales) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Bombshell (Audio CD)

Wor Kenny, the hirsute Anstruther minstrel has only gone and knocked out a damn fine album which could well see him break through the barriers which separate cult artists from the mainstream. As King Creosote, Kenny Anderson has headed the legendary 'Fence Collective' based on the East Neuk of Fife on Scotland's rugged east coast. Ironically one of Kc's former compadres in the collective, KT Tunstall finds herself at the top of the album charts as I write.
For those unfamiliar with Kc's music and who might be expecting 'finger in yer ear folk' will be in for a shock. KC has produced a melodic folk rock album with tracks like the single 'You've no clue do you' positively Beatle-esque in it's tempo and beguiling melody.
Remarkably,unlike previous KC albums which were qualitative products generally but usually with the odd duff track 'Bombshell' does the run without offering any so-so tracks whatsoever...they're all excellent !
Interestingly, the destined to be cult film 'Hallam Foe' set in Edinburgh and which I saw recently saw in Edinburgh,uses a KC track and that of another 'Fence Collective' member, the equally impressive James Yorkston. This should open up even more doors for the East Neukers.
Unlike previous homespun KC efforts. 'Bombshell' oozes sharp professionalism in its production. Not for Kenny the cut and shunt approach. Producing albums on an ancient tape machine in his Anstruther front room ! What next,Bono in the production studio in LA !
I shouldn't think so for Kenny has shown a tenacious loyalty to his roots and his music has benefited enormously from this approach.
Perhaps it's the sea air !

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Genius grows into real deal, 11 Sep 2007

By	merlin - See all my reviews

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following up KC RULES OK was always going to be interesting for Kenny Anderson...and his fans..well here it is and he still rules!
BOMBSHELL starts and ends stunningly and the 11 songs inbetween are all around the same standard..some should be on daytime radio-HOME IN A SENTENCE,YOU'VE NO CLUE DO YOU and some will break your heart-CHURCH AS WITNESS,LESLIE,AND THE RACKET THEY MADE..and SPYSTICK is huge
it has a glossy feel production wise..but is still sublime.. so hats off to Jon Hopkins the producer

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Stunning!
I bought this album when it came out and saw King Creosote play live twice to promote it (once with Squeeze and once in a very intimate venue in Norwich where Kenny came over and... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Mr. R. Stubbs

5.0 out of 5 stars Stick with it; this faboulous album grows on you
I bought this album on the strength of hearing 'Admiral' once. Initially I was a bit disappointed, but I gave it a few plays and suddenly I was hooked. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Sazzy

5.0 out of 5 stars Dares to be Different
King Creosote is the name used by Scot, Kenny Anderson. According to his MySpace site he seems to have released up to 24 albums worth of material. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Christopher Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars grown up 'n' gorgeous
i've enjoyed kc's music and live performances for a few years now...he just gets better all the time. Read more

Published 20 months ago by C. storm

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than most, but not his best
KC manages to keep his singular take on modern folk music alive and well on Bombshell, even with some more heavily produced tracks (like No Clue or, indeed 678 form KC Rule OK)... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Skillster

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning (and addictive)
It has been some time since I bought an album and couldn't stop listening to it but Bombshell is amazing. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Lyn Mcleod

5.0 out of 5 stars Album Of The Year
It's been a dull year, hasn't it? It was worth the wait for the new King Creosote album. I can't believe he's so full of original lyrical ideas after 600 songs or so. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Mr. N. MCCUTCHEON

5.0 out of 5 stars Folking Magic
It has taken a while but my copy of Bombshell has finally made it's way out to New Zealand. It has been worth the wait and I have loved every second of it. Read more

Published 20 months ago by E. Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful songs but...
There are 3 categories of song here

First, there are some truly beautiful ones - Leslie, Admiral, And the Racket They Made - which showcase KC balladeering at his... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Eclectic

4.0 out of 5 stars The King of Fife
Once again the King delivers with a set of classic tunes, from the usual folk influenced, empty red wine bottle tear jerkers such as "There's None Of That" and "Now Drop Your... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Mr. D. C. Milne

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