CD King Creosote – Bombshell
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| 1 | Leslie | 4:18 |
| 2 | Home In A Sentence | 3:00 |
| 3 | You've No Clue Do You | 3:21 |
| 4 | Cowardly Custard | 2:56 |
| 5 | Church As Witness | 4:10 |
| 6 | There's None Of That | 4:19 |
| 7 | Nooks | 3:22 |
| 8 | Now Drop Your Bombshell | 4:00 |
| 9 | Admiral | 4:25 |
| 10 | Cockle Shell | 2:27 |
| 11 | Spystick | 4:08 |
| 12 | At The W.A.L. | 7:00 |
| 13 | And The Racket They Made | 4:07 |
Released in 2007 on Names/679 Recordings, Bombshell marks a pivotal moment for King Creosote. Moving from the fringes of the folk underground into a more mainstream spotlight, Kenny Anderson delivers an album that is as richly idiosyncratic as it is beautifully polished.
Produced with a gorgeous flow by Jon Hopkins, Bombshell captures the quintessential "Fife timbre" of Anderson’s voice—a velvety, Scottish lilt that balances sweetness with a sharp, dagger-like lyrical wit. The songwriting is deeply personal, navigating themes of paranoia, relationship turbulence, and life experiences, all while maintaining the artist's signature dark humor.
Album Highlights:
- Rich Production: A "rounded and smoother" evolution from his previous work, KC Rules OK.
- Standout Tracks: Includes the jaunty yet bitter "Cowardly Custard," the "who-done-it" mystery of "You've No Clue Do You?", and the hauntingly dark "Spystick."
- Critical Acclaim: Widely praised by major publications including The Guardian and The Times for its melodic shine and emotional depth.
Whether you are a long-time follower of the Fence Collective or a newcomer to his work, Bombshell remains one of King Creosote’s finest, most cohesive offerings.
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