Manchester, UK – Manchester is a strange city; the birthplace of the
Industrial Revolution, the world’s most popular soccer team, and the Trades
Union Congress, its musical legacy is unparalleled. Bands such as
The
Hollies, The Smiths, The Bee Gees and – of course – Joy Division have changed the world. To quote Morrissey out of
context: “Oh Manchester, so much to answer
for”.
And now to introduce another Mancunian
songstress, with this strange and oddly challenging city deep within her musical
DNA. Miss Crystal Grenade, has been described as “Shakespeares Sister
fighting Amanda Palmer and Tori Amos in a dimly lit Victorian pub. With hand
deformities.” And that’s a pretty good way of putting it. Miss Crystal Grenade
explores the darker side of life, framed by the concept of Freak Show life of
the late 1800s. Whether she is indeed a late Victorian sideshow attraction who
has only survived this long because of her fragile beauty and low cunning, or
whether she is a character created by critically acclaimed singer and pianist
Carol Hodge is a matter for discussion.
Possibly the most infamous seven fingered
pianist in the UK, Hodge is probably best known as the lady who sang alongside
Steve Ignorant (once of Crass) on his Last Supper world tour. She now
sings with Steve in the new acoustic project Slice of Life. Touring the
world singing the songs of Crass gave Carol the confidence she needed to finally
spread her gnarled yet unique solo wings.
Miss Crystal Grenade’s
debut album Lo! And Behold is due to be released in October 2013 by Gonzo.
Produced by Nick Zart (The Modern, Matinee Club, Backdraft,
Kactus), the aim of the album was to capture the raw emotion of the vocal
performance, in as live a manner as possible. The songs twist tales of regret,
malfeasance and death in all its various forms.
Featuring material recorded by Harvey
Birrell (Therapy?, Stereolab, Snuff, Stratford Mercenaries, Buzzcocks, Johnny
Foreigner), at Southern Studios, Miss Crystal Grenade has the dubious accolade
of being the last artist to record at this historic
location.
Track listing:
1. You Could Have Lived
2. Lost For Words*
3. Changed*
4. 1892 Man*
5. Go Round Twice*
6. Shape Of Things*
7. Leaving...
8. Take Aim!
9. 1892 Man Reprise (Nick Zart
instrumental)
10. Nothing To Do With
Me
11. For Alison*
* recommended for radio
Album sales info:
Release date: 4th November
2013
To purchase Crystal
Grenade 'Lo! And Behold' CD: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15595/Crystal_Grenade-Lo!_And_Behold.html
For More info:
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158(USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO
 | Lo! And Behold CD - £9.99 |
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