Liberty Ship, The - Northern Angel

Second single from Nottingham, England four-piece led by former Bulldozer Crash frontman Marc Elston. The band released its debut 45 on Matinée last summer to applause and positive reviews that drew comparisons to heavy hitters like the Weather Prophets, East Village, Hurrah! and the Byrds. The title track from this new EP has perfectly shimmering guitars, harmonica, tambourine, great harmonies and one of the catchiest choruses we've heard in a long while. It will have you shaking your hip like a beatnik in four minutes flat. The EP also includes "This World" and "Small Lives" (both with Marc on lead vox) and "Final Kick" featuring more tambourine and lovely female lead vocals from 'shipmate Rachel Eyres. Four enticing, melodic new songs from an exciting young band.