Aidan Smith

Early as the Trees is a mini-album from Aidan Smith and what a gem it is. There's something of the white coated Lab worker about the way he executes the songs, with little experiments, a workshop of ideas where you emerge blackened from the explosion as sounds mix with each other. Its test tubes, bunsen burners and those Liebig condenser things you had in science. The result are intriguing, delicate songs that make your kidneys chuckle, your eyes glisten and your heart twinkle. I know someday we'll have light orchestrations and grand production, but for there's no rush, really. There's a touching delicacy to the music and some great one-liners, its a winning combination.

Its Aidan's first release for new label Analogue Catalogue run by former Twisted Nerve employees who've taken Aidan Smith and Supreme Vagabond Craftsman with them to a new home. Its a home for escaped artists. I've had a few email chats with Rob who set up the label with his missus. They love the low-tech approach and are interested in a homemade and intimate atmosphere where everything is recorded "...like they were in the good old days". We wish them all the best and we'll check in occasionally to see what's new. Aidan should be out on tour soon,and when I get some dates, I'll let you know.

Comments

[Tim]

Got it Tuesday - "play guitar like Gallagher" - I think he might be having us on. - Saw the pics - good stuff, like the tie.

ts

[Peter]

Do you know when the full length album is out?

[dots]

No dates as yet, but go to http://www.aidansmith.net for more info. cheers s