Name: Last Chance To Learn The Twist
Brand: Graham Parker

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BSR0100

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

697566064821

Total Cap

Black LP

BSR0099

2023-09-08

697566064807

Artist

Graham Parker

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Big Stir

Graham Parker is a British rock singer and guitar player, born on November 18, 1950. With his distinctive voice and passionate performances, he has become a revered figure in the music industry. Parker's career spans several decades, during which he has released numerous albums and collaborated with talented musicians.

Known for his energetic live shows and thought-provoking lyrics, Parker has carved out a unique place in the rock genre. His music combines elements of punk, new wave, and rhythm and blues, creating a sound that is both timeless and relevant. Influenced by artists such as *Nick Lowe* and *Dave Edmunds*, Parker's songs are characterized by their raw honesty and social commentary.

Throughout his career, Parker has been associated with various bands including *The Rumour* and *Graham Parker & The Rumour*. He has also shared the stage with notable performers like *Elvis Costello & The Attractions* and *Ian Hunter*. With an extensive discography to his name, Graham Parker continues to captivate audiences around the world with his powerful vocals and captivating songwriting.

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British rock legend Graham Parker returns with his first album of new material since 2018. 

Last Chance To Learn The Twist finds the veteran singer-songwriter in top form, offering up thirteen new compositions with exquisitely tasteful backing by The Goldtops (bassist Simon Edwards, drummer Jim Russell, guitarist Martin Belmont and keyboard player Geraint Watkins) and frequent contributions from the Easy Access Orchestra horns and backing vocal duo The Lady Bugs. It's a dazzlingly diverse album: sweet classic soul grooves and roots rock sounds dominate, framing lyrics dripping with Parker's vintage "Wicked Wit" (as one song title has it) and his inimitable, impassioned vocal delivery.

Two early singles have hinted at the record's depth: the devastatingly stark "We Did Nothing" with its heartbreaking examination of the cost of inaction on both the personal and global stages, and the delightfully playful reggae-tinged "Them Bugs." The beautifully bittersweet ballad "It Mattered To Me" is set to follow, while the folk-informed meditation on mortality "Last Stretch Of The Road" has proven an instant fan favourite at recent solo performances. But there's much more waiting to be discovered on the full album, which is at once one of Parker's most relaxed and boldest statements to date.

Last Chance To Learn The Twist

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Discover Last Chance To Learn The Twist by Graham Parker. British rock legend returns with his first album of new material since 2018. Available in CD and LP formats from Big Stir.