“Introduction” is drawn from the three albums Scottish band New Leaf recorded for Epic/Sony Japan in the mid-late 90s – namely “On Safari” (1995), “Stereophonic” (1997) and “Panorama” (1999).
By way of introducing the casual listener to the music of New Leaf, “Introduction” does exactly what it says on the tin.
Songwriters Andy Kelly and Jeremy Thoms always drew on a wide range of influences incorporating Film Music; 60s Pop; 70s Soft Rock; 80s New Pop and even echoes of the then-contemporaneous 90s Brit-Pop.
Diversity was what it was all about: Thoms came from an indie rock and pop background, whilst Kelly was more of a soul boy. Throw TV21 bassist Neil Baldwin and ex-Fini Tribe drummer Simon McGlynn into the equation, and you have a veritable melting pot of musical directions.
Including their sole single release, the sunshine pop of “Travelling Man” (which was also featured on the compilation “The Summertime Rocks” including The Boo Radleys, BMX Bandits and Hi Llamas amongst others) and recent taster track the Beach Boys-esque “Don’t Let The Grass Grow”, “Introduction” displays the multiple facets that made up New Leaf.
“Introduction” by New Leaf. Compilation covering the Epic/Sony Japan years 1995/99 – Out Now!
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