It’s pretty interesting to hear Andy Plews’ perspective on his latest album. Citing the willingness to get closer to music once again – after having left it behind in his younger years – the talented troubadour rekindles his love for artistic creation by putting together a lineup of fine musicians. Choosing the legendary Figure 8 Studios in Brooklyn as the perfect location, Plews records ‘The Macclesfield Years’.
There’s a ton of British character in the album: from 70s’ soft rock influences to delicate Britpop fierceness, everything points towards the strong nostalgic feeling carried by Andy, in relation to his hometown of Macclesfield. The record is then a celebration of the complex yet playful social life in a small British town, told by Plews’ smart and keen perspective.
The storytelling is curious and varied, echoing the many memories and strange happenings from its author’s childhood. Speaking about the album, Plews explains: “An ode to a friend who broke his neck (yeah, sorry!); the true story of a British Suffragette; a Japanese fable that is just that and no more; and a cautionary tale of love, loss and Ibuprofen.”
Recommended! Discover ‘The Macclesfield Years’ on Spotify:
