Thom Morecroft - Waiting for Leo

Release date: 8/9/2024 (Original release date September 15, 2023)

LP is limited (200) black vinyl with lyric sheet.
CD in jewel case with 8 page booklet.

Singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft releases his sophomore album, Waiting For Leo. Drawing inspiration from the rich songwriting style of 1970s folk-rock and infusing it with the distinctive aesthetic lens of Glasgow’s C86 scene, Morecroft delivers a captivating lo-fi experience that pays homage to the past while carving its own unique path. Think Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young meets the infectious energy of Teenage Fanclub’s Bandwagonesque.

During the pandemic-induced lockdowns of 2020 and beyond, Thom embarked on a remarkable creative journey, offering his Patreon subscribers a new digital album every month. It is within these prolific collections that the songs for Waiting For Leo were born. With an abundance of time and the freedom to explore his creative impulses, Morecroft crafted a collection of songs that are reflective, philosophical, and deeply personal. Some look towards the future with hope, others reminisce about the past, while some capture the essence of the present moment, and a few wander into realms of pure fantasy. As Thom navigated the challenge of selecting the final tracklist, he honed and refined each composition, adding production elements and creating a cohesive sonic tapestry.

Waiting For Leo is an album that manages to strike a delicate balance, emanating a sense of contentment and carefree spirit while simultaneously delving into themes of family, alcoholism, grief, and loss. The introspective nature of these songs, born out of a period devoid of external stimulation, allows listeners to embark on a thought-provoking journey alongside Morecroft.

Reflecting on the album’s title, Thom shares, “The album is called Waiting for Leo because the songs were written and recorded during the period before my partner and I discovered we were expecting our son. There is also the famous Samuel Beckett play called Waiting for Godot, which I must confess I have never seen. Is it good?”

Waiting For Leo stands as a testament to Thom Morecroft’s artistic growth and showcases his ability to merge captivating songwriting with a distinct sonic aesthetic. As listeners immerse themselves in the intimate world he has created, they will discover a tapestry of emotions that resonate deeply.

“Cheering and addictive.” - Paul Du Noyer (Founding Editor of Mojo and Word Magazine)

“Leaving you reaching for the replay button.” - Tom Robinson (BBC6 Music)

1. Like a Dog
2. The Last Day You Left Home
3. Wildbahn
4. All In My Head
5. Someday
6. Somebody Hurt Me
7. Mother Pillow
8. You’ve Got to Really Like It
9 Scream By the Dozen
10. The Bottle
11. When I Bury My Father
12. The World Goes Round
13. Throw My Love Away
14. The Heavenly Doctor