Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Phil Odgers


 


















Artist:  Phil Odgers

Born:  Oban, Scotland

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar


Phil Odgers is a Scottish Folk Rock Singer and Songwriter, born in Oban in Scotland to an Irish mother and a Yorkshire father and rerouted to the South of England as a child.  Best known for being one half of Folk-Rebel-Rockers The Men They Couldn't Hang formed in 1984.  His surname comes from Scandinavia and is a Viking name for Wealth Spear.  His writing style tells life stories with a conscience and a heart and he addresses political issues of inequality, unfairness and a political system that rewards the rich and  penalises the poor.

















Title:  Ghosts Of Rock N Roll. (2021)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock

Label:  Vinyl Star Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  The Serpent, The Maiden And The Bear. (2:26)

 2.  Flower Lady. (6:07)

 3.  Brooklyn Bridge  (3:56)

 4.  The Last Things On My Mind (Is Regret). (3:55)

 5.  Ghost Of Rock 'N' Roll. (3:18)

 6.  Early Morning Rain. (4:00)

 7.  The Desert Has A Thousand Eyes. (4:08)

 8.  Empty Streets And Lovers In The Rain. (2:49)

 9.  Uke Town. (3:56)

10. Rage Against The Machine. (2:57)


Personnel:


Phil Odgers:  Vocals, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

Al Cherry:  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo

Dan Drury:  Bass

Simon Lea:  Drums

Pete Billington:  Piano, Hammond, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Solina

James Knight:  Backing Vocals, Saxophone, Percussion


Special Guests:


Sid Griffin:  Guest Vocals on "Flower Lady", Harmonica, Mandolin

Bobby Valentino:  Violin

Ghosts Of Rock N Roll is the fifth studio album by Phil Odgers, released on August 27, 2021 by Vinyl Star Records, featuring Sid  Griffin (The Long Ryders) and Bobby Valentino.











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