Englishman

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Englishman is the songwriting vehicle for Lexington, Kentucky-based Andrew English. The songs on his new EP were recorded at his apartment home in Kentucky but his live shows employ the talents of members of The Scourge Of The Sea, of which he is also a part of, and These United States. On his EP Taxidermy, English composes mellow bedroom folk-pop with wistful lyrics. The 5-songs on Taxidermy are decidedly quirky, but something about English's delivery lends an undertone of melancholy to the material. "He-Man Dolls" is a tongue-in-cheek musing on growing up. English sings: "It's time to sell your he-man dolls/ Paint over your rock n' roll walls" and "Horseshoes" is about, well, not having anyone to play horseshoes with. It's a charming little album from English, who has recently shared the stage with the likes of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Deer Tick, and Clem Snide. Definitely an artist to keep an eye on. -- Capt. Obvious

Listen:
MP3: Englishman - Ugly Rainbow
MP3: Englishman - He-Man Dolls

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