It has been four years in the making but for fans of retro-infused melodic groovers GENTLEMANS PISTOLS, the wait is now over! The band release their new album 'Hustler's Row' last week and in celebration of the new release, we spoke to main man James Atkinson and asked him to talk us through each of the tracks and how they came about. Watch James discussing 'Dazzle Drizzler', 'Coz Of You' and 'Hustler's Row', here: https://youtu.be/KUzeovD_T6k
If you missed part #1 of the track-by-track series, watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Usx7oIjfWqY
Hot on the heels of the release of their new album 'Hustler's Row', the band have announced they'll be joining British Stoner Rock Lords Orange Goblin on their 20th anniversary UK Tour.
Frontman James Atkinson states: "We are very pleased to be heading out on the road with our good friends Orange Goblin in December. Should be a very exciting tour with lots of drinking and shenanigans!"
Tickets are available now from the following link: http://myticket.co.uk/artists/orange-goblin
Dates as follows:
Thursday 3rd December 2015 - Wolverhampton - Slade Rooms
Friday 4th December 2015 - Bristol - Bierkeller
Saturday 5th December 2015 - Norwich - The Waterfront
Sunday 6th December 2015 - Portsmouth - Wedgewood Rooms
Monday 7th December 2015 - Oxford - O2 Academy2
Tuesday 8th December 2015 - Colchester - Arts Centre
Thursday 10th December 2015 - Nottingham - The Rescue Rooms
Friday 11th December 2015 - Stoke on Trent -The Sugarmill
Saturday 12th December 2015 - Leeds - The Key Club
Sunday 13th December 2015 - Newcastle - O2 Academy2
Tuesday 15th December 2015 - Glasgow - King Tuts
Wednesday 16th December 2015 - Manchester - Sound Control
Thursday 17th December 2015 - London - Electric Ballroom
GENTLEMANS PISTOLS has been causing a stir on the underground for a while now with their debauched lyrics, killer melodies and general Northern rock 'n' roll bravado. Speaking about the new release, James Atkinson comments: "With this album, we tried to make a record that we would want to listen to; one that was heavy but melodic, intense but catchy, thoughtful but unruly. A record for reprobates and romantics, for gentlemen and hustlers.ˮ
The artwork for the new album was created by Leeds based John Pearson Illustration:
"The artwork encapsulates everything I put across in the title track, that Hustler's Row is a place for freaks, losers, lovers and those searching for something more from life. So we invite you to join us on the Row..." - James Atkinson.
'Hustler's Row' track list:
CD
1. The Searcher
2. Devil’s Advocate On Call
3. Time Wasters
4. Private Rendezvous
5. Stress And Confusion
6. Personal Fantasy Wonderland
7. Lady Teaser
8. Dazzle Drizzler
9. Coz Of You
10. Hustler’s Row
Limited Edition Gatefold Vinyl
Side A
1. The Searcher
2. Devil’s Advocate On Call
3. Time Wasters
4. Private Rendezvous
5. Stress And Confusion
Side B
1. Personal Fantasy Wonderland
2. Lady Teaser
3. Dazzle Drizzler
4. Coz Of You
5. Hustler’s Row
Formed as a three-piece back in 2003, the band has gone through a variety of lineup changes throughout its career but stabilised as a four-piece back in 2004. It may come as a surprise to those not in the know that CARCASS axeman Bill Steer is a member of the band, having recorded the last album 'At Her Majesty's Pleasure' with them.
More on Hustler's Row:
'Devil's Advocate On Call' official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znHXqh976EY
'The Searcher' official track & lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8sZl3AQ_Uk
'Bill on joining the band': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJRf4Gw0V7Q
'Developing the band's sound': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADcOk8P-UBc
Track-By-Track Part 1: https://youtu.be/Usx7oIjfWqY
Track-By-Track Part 2: https://youtu.be/GBEPBPRpTj0
GENTLEMANS PISTOLS are:
James Atkinson - vocals/guitars
Bill Steer - guitars
Stuart Dobbins - drums
Robert Threapleton - bass