The splendid ‘Dishevelled Revellers’ EP (matinée 082) from English band Charlie Big Time is out June 26 but you can order it right now from the Matinée shop for same day shipping or instant download.
Originally a duo of Matthew Pendlebury and Chris Tiplady, Charlie Big Time released its debut EP on Cloudberry Records in 2007 followed by an album on Series Two and appearances on several indie compilations. More recently, the two met former Aberdeen and Trembling Blue Stars vocalist Beth Arzy and invited her to the north of England to add some vocal magic to their latest creations.
‘Dishevelled Revellers’ is a jaunty tune with jangling guitars, keyboards, and a waltzing chorus, while ‘The Liberation of Love’ is a mesmerizing mid-tempo jewel with dual vocals, more keyboards, and absolutely magnificent harmonies. ‘Real Estate’ features an incredibly catchy chorus, ace harmonies, and a classic guitar pop sound that recalls early Creation Records favorites, and ‘Passion and Headaches’ is a melodic dual vocal masterpiece that brings the EP to an extraordinary conclusion.
The EP has a timeless English indie sound with Beth’s lovely harmonies adding the perfect dose of California sunshine so it swings in all the right places. Previous releases received plenty of comparisons to The Smiths but these songs have a more modern approach and fans of Matinée favorites Lovejoy or Trembling Blue Stars and Aberdeen will certainly be delighted.
The EP is an exceptional addition to the Matinée discography so get your copy now in the Matinée shop and experience our ace new instant downloads! You can preview ‘The Liberation of Love’ now on the Soundcloud player below.