{"id":23954,"date":"2024-01-08T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=23954"},"modified":"2024-01-06T22:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T22:37:26","slug":"the-blood-rush-hour-sanity-fare-bandcamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=23954","title":{"rendered":"The Blood Rush Hour – \u2018Sanity Fare\u2019 (Bandcamp)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Well, whatever your tastes, 2023 was chock full of great albums. So much so, that this year I\u2019ll be reviewing some that slipped through the net. In terms of scope, vision and melody, \u2018Sanity Fare\u2019 by The Blood Rush Hour is up there with the best of them. Essentially the project of Robert DeStefano, this is their fourth long player, for fans of smart, beautifully arranged pop. If you love Sparks, XTC, Supertramp or The Dowling Poole, this will definitely float your boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, yes, that is the deft touch of Mr Dowling at the mixing desk. This makes perfect sense, as it\u2019s clear that he and Robert share some musical DNA. \u2018No One\u2019s There (At All)\u2019 has much in common with The Dowling Poole; intelligent, radio-friendly, with a gorgeous melody that requires repeated listening. This is partly why this review is so late; it\u2019s an album that you can immerse yourself in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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