When CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY released a platter titled “A Roomful Of Monkeys” in 1985, it went down largely unnoticed because people didn’t know it was by a supergroup which included Eric Goulden, Micky Gallagher and Norman Watt-Roy, the first of them, a man who wrote all the songs there, also known as Wreckless Eric. The singer always maintained that those pieces were good but his delivery didn’t do the music justice, which is why, four decades on, the veteran decided to repurpose old material for a new record, one reflecting his maturity as a performer.
England Screaming
It will be out on November 21st, called “England Screaming” now and featuring fresh versions of familiar cuts yet omitting two numbers, while adding “Secret Coda” to round things off. This time, Eric handles all instruments, apart from drums and piano, himself, so there are increased emotionality and vulnerability in Wreckless’s takes on ever-relevant social issues. A great follow-up to "Leisureland" from 2023.
1. Lifeline
2. Home & Away
3. Playtime Is Over
4. Lady Of The Manor
5. Land Of The Faint At Heart
6. The Lucky Ones
7. Food Factory
8. Our Neck Of The Woods
9. Secret Coda
