Some Dusty

Description

After meeting in 1992 as members of the touring band for St Etienne, Debsey Wykes (Dolly Mixture) and Paul Kelly (East Village) transformed their shared love of 1960s and 1970s soft rock and sunshine pop into Birdie, now legendary. In the summer of 1998, Birdie recorded their first album "Some Dusty" with the esteemed Brian O'Shaughnessy (Denim, Moose, The Clientele). It is a deep and beautiful album, with melodic and sophisticated (yet understated) arrangements providing the perfect backdrop for Debsey's soft-pop, sweet, and moving voice. Add to this the beautiful string arrangements by Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas, and you have all the ingredients for a pop classic. The subsequent singles and a second album cemented their reputation as purveyors of top-notch pop, but family life and other artistic pursuits called, and Birdie has only been active sporadically since 2001. Their brief but perfectly formed discography has, however, become legendary, charming discerning pop fans around the world with its timeless songs and flawless production. The summer of 2024 will see the long-awaited vinyl reissue of "Some Dusty" on the American independent label Slumberland Records, giving this classic album an essential remastered luxury availability with a deluxe laminated cardboard sleeve in 60s style and a beautiful insert featuring rare photos and liner notes by Gail O'Hara of Chickfactor.