Letters To Ordinary Outsiders
Formed in London in 1992 by singer and songwriter David Christian, Comet Gain were originally inspired by early Creation Records, Television Personalities, and mod culture. Drawing from the same ideals as Dexys, The Style Council, and Vic Godard, and from the lineage of The Velvet Underground, The Byrds, and the 13th Floor Elevators.
In the ensuing years, they have released eight albums on esteemed labels such as Wiiija, Kill Rock Stars, What’s Your Rupture, and Fortuna POP! Their music blends French New Wave with English kitchen-sink heart, Riot Grrrl with acid punk, C86 with Post-Punk and Northern Soul. Somehow outliving their peers and inspiring a younger generation of DIY musicians.
On this record, their second album for Tapete Records, Comet Gain consists of David Christian (vocals, guitar), Ben Phillipson (guitar), Rachel Evans (vocals), Robin Christian (percussion), Anne Laure Guillain (keyboards), and Clientele bassist James Hornsey. With additional contributions from producer Sean Read (Dexys, Edwyn Collins, Rockingbirds).
Who is the ‘Ordinary Outsider’? The wayward, hungry, tender, bruised, scared, defiant, shy but knowing. Blessed with unseen magic, waiting for the time to let rip their powers in this age of hopelessness. These songs are postcards to and for them - providing a sense of belonging in hard times.
After their last LP ‘FIRERAISERS FOREVER!’, Comet Gain has put aside the fuzz-drenched broken glass howls for a more immediate, toe-tapping rush of melody and intent. Sifted through from a library of songs, they have crafted a mix of pop singles, garage snarl, midnight ballads, morning floor shakers, and folk rockers.
These songs reflect on old buildings, old streets, the ghosts that live in them, and the vibrant pound of blood as the beat of the song ricochets into your system. They tell stories about the defiant, tender poets, the girl who changed your life, and the new wildhearted outsiders - the next generation of weird lions and lionesses.
Comet Gain has created a concise mix of all their bags of tricks in this LP, where everything fits like close friends that finish their own sentences. A collection of good things to hum for the Ordinary Outsiders everywhere as they watch the world falling down around them.
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Letters To Ordinary Outsiders
Formed in London in 1992 by singer and songwriter David Christian, Comet Gain were originally inspired by early Creation Records, Television Personalities, and mod culture. Drawing from the same ideals as Dexys, The Style Council, and Vic Godard, and from the lineage of The Velvet Underground, The Byrds, and the 13th Floor Elevators.
In the ensuing years, they have released eight albums on esteemed labels such as Wiiija, Kill Rock Stars, What’s Your Rupture, and Fortuna POP! Their music blends French New Wave with English kitchen-sink heart, Riot Grrrl with acid punk, C86 with Post-Punk and Northern Soul. Somehow outliving their peers and inspiring a younger generation of DIY musicians.
On this record, their second album for Tapete Records, Comet Gain consists of David Christian (vocals, guitar), Ben Phillipson (guitar), Rachel Evans (vocals), Robin Christian (percussion), Anne Laure Guillain (keyboards), and Clientele bassist James Hornsey. With additional contributions from producer Sean Read (Dexys, Edwyn Collins, Rockingbirds).
Who is the ‘Ordinary Outsider’? The wayward, hungry, tender, bruised, scared, defiant, shy but knowing. Blessed with unseen magic, waiting for the time to let rip their powers in this age of hopelessness. These songs are postcards to and for them - providing a sense of belonging in hard times.
After their last LP ‘FIRERAISERS FOREVER!’, Comet Gain has put aside the fuzz-drenched broken glass howls for a more immediate, toe-tapping rush of melody and intent. Sifted through from a library of songs, they have crafted a mix of pop singles, garage snarl, midnight ballads, morning floor shakers, and folk rockers.
These songs reflect on old buildings, old streets, the ghosts that live in them, and the vibrant pound of blood as the beat of the song ricochets into your system. They tell stories about the defiant, tender poets, the girl who changed your life, and the new wildhearted outsiders - the next generation of weird lions and lionesses.
Comet Gain has created a concise mix of all their bags of tricks in this LP, where everything fits like close friends that finish their own sentences. A collection of good things to hum for the Ordinary Outsiders everywhere as they watch the world falling down around them.
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Formed in London in 1992 by singer and songwriter David Christian, Comet Gain were originally inspired by early Creation Records, Television Personalities, and mod culture. Drawing from the same ideals as Dexys, The Style Council, and Vic Godard, and from the lineage of The Velvet Underground, The Byrds, and the 13th Floor Elevators.
In the ensuing years, they have released eight albums on esteemed labels such as Wiiija, Kill Rock Stars, What’s Your Rupture, and Fortuna POP! Their music blends French New Wave with English kitchen-sink heart, Riot Grrrl with acid punk, C86 with Post-Punk and Northern Soul. Somehow outliving their peers and inspiring a younger generation of DIY musicians.
On this record, their second album for Tapete Records, Comet Gain consists of David Christian (vocals, guitar), Ben Phillipson (guitar), Rachel Evans (vocals), Robin Christian (percussion), Anne Laure Guillain (keyboards), and Clientele bassist James Hornsey. With additional contributions from producer Sean Read (Dexys, Edwyn Collins, Rockingbirds).
Who is the ‘Ordinary Outsider’? The wayward, hungry, tender, bruised, scared, defiant, shy but knowing. Blessed with unseen magic, waiting for the time to let rip their powers in this age of hopelessness. These songs are postcards to and for them - providing a sense of belonging in hard times.
After their last LP ‘FIRERAISERS FOREVER!’, Comet Gain has put aside the fuzz-drenched broken glass howls for a more immediate, toe-tapping rush of melody and intent. Sifted through from a library of songs, they have crafted a mix of pop singles, garage snarl, midnight ballads, morning floor shakers, and folk rockers.
These songs reflect on old buildings, old streets, the ghosts that live in them, and the vibrant pound of blood as the beat of the song ricochets into your system. They tell stories about the defiant, tender poets, the girl who changed your life, and the new wildhearted outsiders - the next generation of weird lions and lionesses.
Comet Gain has created a concise mix of all their bags of tricks in this LP, where everything fits like close friends that finish their own sentences. A collection of good things to hum for the Ordinary Outsiders everywhere as they watch the world falling down around them.
