{"id":11122,"date":"2020-03-10T05:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T05:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=11122"},"modified":"2020-03-04T09:34:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T09:34:36","slug":"david-ryder-prangley-black-magic-and-true-love-serena-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=11122","title":{"rendered":"David Ryder Prangley, \u2018Black Magic And True Love\u2019 (Serena Records)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The world needs stars. Real stars, self-made weirdos, who are forced to make their art because it\u2019s a part of them. The downside is that the world at large ignores them nowadays. The gems glitter in the dark corners, hidden from view. David Ryder Prangley has always known this. Regardless, he helmed Rachel Stamp, and now Sister Witch. With this, his debut solo album, he is spoiling us.<\/p>\n

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While there are only seven songs, the quality demands your attention and cash. Yes, you can listen for free on Bandcamp, but if you love what you hear, grab a cd. Give me seven great songs over 30 minutes rather than another dull, drawn out album any time.<\/p>\n

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Yes, there is the anticipated, crunching glam sound, but also a broad palette of tunes. \u2018They Came From The Stars To Capture Our Hearts\u2019 opens the album, ethereal piano and vocals. I\u2019m reminded of the stupendous Jonny Cola And The A-Grades, who, no doubt, owe a debt to Mr R.P. It\u2019s beautiful.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Space Station Number Nine\u2019 cranks up the riffs and drums, with some slinky, dual guitars. Music to pout to. \u2018Trouble Every Day\u2019, quite reasonably, sounds like Rachel Stamp. The production is great, proving that you don\u2019t need a big budget if you know what you\u2019re doing. \u2018Forever In Starlight\u2019 was the first track released with an accompanying video, plaintive and simple. I like to think that \u00a0Bolan would be making music like this. Love the guitar tone.<\/p>\n

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\u2018The Apple\u2019 is an instrumental interlude, which brings us to the hip-shaking title track. Unashamedly glam, guitar and sax vying for attention. Prepare to strut your stuff. \u2018Captain Sugar\u2019 reminds me of Roxy Music and Prince, which takes some doing. It starts like something from \u2018For Your Pleasure\u2019, before the vocals get all fruity and the solo kicks off.<\/p>\n

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11th<\/sup> March, you can witness this for yourself at Nambucca, London. Sadly, I\u2019m the wrong side of the channel now, but what\u2019s your excuse? You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

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Buy Black Magic And True Love Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Author: Martin Chamarette<\/p>\n

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