MICK TERRY - THE GROWN UPS
THE REVIEW
By
David Jarvis - Valerie Aldred
1. Hoxton Song
Dave : Lively Opening Track with a feel of a proper pop song
with a hint of the 1960’s flowing through it, clear lead vocals and excellent
backing vocals and production
Val : Mick’s Husky tones have a boy next door feel to
it, youthful but grown up warmth with
punchy piano that says stand up and listen to this, Great start and a track you
will remember
2. Northern Exposure
Dave : Get behind the wheel, open the windows and turn the
volume up high. This is the best way to listen to this track, very catchy song
very beach boys in places
Val : Another catchy feel good track, upbeat, colourfully
vibrant and whole. I especially love the vintage sound halfway through
reminiscent of the Jim’ll Fix It Era…….
3. Comets
Dave : Another catchy well produced lively country and
western track which takes you to Nashville and back tapping your toes all the
way……..
Val : Mick has good empathy towards his songs, you can hear
the belief in his voice as he immerses himself in each track. Personally I’m
unsure of the breathy “Ah Ah Ah” sound used on this track which I find slightly
distracting but that’s just personal taste, other than that, this is a catchy
number with a lovely country and western feel to it.
4. T.E.D.
Dave : Duel Lead Vocals give a nice warm feel to this track
with amazing backing vocals, only problem with this song is that you never want
it to end
Val : Believable lyrics with a beautiful crystal clear
delivery
5. The Ushers Tale
Dave : This song will have you tapping your feet and have you
reminiscing about your own past with excellent time changes and amazing
acoustic and electric guitars which make this song flow so lovely
Val : This song may need a few listens and then probably a
few more before it grows on you
6. Ringing Like A Bell
Dave : Lovely ballad, Lovely backing, Lovely lead vocals….
Nuff said !
Val : Plodding easy going track, whilst the backing gives the listener a
relaxed Sunday feel, which is no
criticism towards this great track
7. Tinsel Town
Dave : I Love this song with warm vocals which
makes you listen hard to the lyrics whilst the backing vocals harmonises the
track so well
Val : Thought provoking lyrics supported by a memorable tune
8. Safe From Sound
Dave : Another track that does not disappoint the listener
with a very modern sound interspersed with wonderful harmonies that will
transport you through as many genres as you would want it too
Val : Probably my favourite. Very upbeat,
with a lovely vintage feel to it,
I Love the gaps in the song but I don’t like the finger clicking and
whistling which I feel date a great track…….
9. Hoxton Song (Reprise)
Dave : Lovely ending to a wonderful album
Val : Great ending to a great CD well worth a listen to, a Moorish pleasure
OVERALL RATING
Dave - 9/10
Val - 9/10
All songs written by Mick Terry.
Engineered by Mick Wilson, Jim Boggia and Mick Terry.
Mixed by Mick Wilson at Far End Studios, London.
Mastered by David Blackman at Hiltongrove Mastering, London.
Fin Mooney and I designed the cover. Fin Mooney handled the layout and firmly
believes that “your mind is your mind”. I supplied the photos and am inclined
to agree with him.
My thanks to the following:
Mum and Dad, the Terry family, the Benson family, Chris Simpkins, Paul
Anderson, Danny George Wilson, Kendall @ King Eddie’s, Mark Steell, Alan
Stevens and Ron, Dirk, Stig and Barry.
To all the Hoxton boys and girls; I’m glad you’re all safe.
Thanks to Jim Boggia for not only reading my question, but, answering it too.
Thanks to Fin Mooney for being the kind of good friend that you read about in
books.
Special thanks to Mick Wilson for his help in bringing my little Pop dream to
life.
And, in the end.
The biggest thank you goes to my loving family; Andrea, Finn and Kian. As I
always say, the best things in life are the ones you make with love.
“There is no life without love. None, worth having anyway” ~ Hank Moody