English indie pop band The Would-Be-Goods are masters of unusual love songs with at twist, with references to Greek mythology, drugs, dressing up in black, being annoyed by fairies, and having second thoughts about body art. Singer and band leader Jessica Griffin's vocal delivery is precise like a school teacher, which makes the lyrical content even more cutting.
With a mix of 60s baroque pop and its 90s follow-up twee, the band dresses themselves in full-colour melodies, creating a buzz without any side effects, save for the urge to play the album again. And again.
The Would-Be-Goods:
Jessica Griffin: guitar, vocals
Peter Momtchiloff: guitar (Heavenly, Talulah Gosh)
Debbie Greensmith: drums (Thee Headcoatees)
Andy Warren: bass (The Monochrome Set, Adam and the Ants)
Tears Before Bedtime is released via Skep Wax (vinyl, CD, digital).
Tracks:- The Gallopers
- Dr Love
- Tears For Leda
- The Back Of Your Bike
- The Tears Of Cora Pearl
- The Rose Tattoo
- Don't Come Crying To Me
- Witch Hazel
- Old Flame
- Carmilla
- The Bride Wore Black
- Madame X
- Away With The Fairies
- The Moon Doesn't Mind
- 02/21 London @ Water Rats
- 02/25 Coventry @ Just Dropped In
- 03/05 Ramsgate @ Music Hall
- 04/03 Cardiff @ The Gate - Wales Goes Pop
- 05/29 Gateshead @ Central Bar
- 05/30 Glasgow @ Glad Cafe
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