I had this major idea to write about shoegazing and a specific band Secret Shine and the ever wonderful Slow Dive. I still haven't gotten to it. A 2019 goal. But Dean from Secret Shine told me he listens to alot of Gaz Coombes so I gave the man from Oxford England a go. he currently lives in the artsy enclave of Brighton, home to the band Secret Shine and two members of Gomez. Gaz does not disappoint. He played in a 90s band Supergrass that I will check out. Now he goes it alone. 2 LPs down, he has been actively touring to support his latest "World's Strongest Man". I checked out the song "Walk the Walk" and was immediately drawn in to Gaz's world. Relying a chunky bass line meshing with his mellifluous soothing voice. On this track he sounds a bit like Thom Yorke and then a bit like Beck. It creates an intriguing dichotomy. The song, judging from it's lyrics, is political in nature. But don't get hypnotized by the lies It's all g
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