Name: Roll To The Left
Brand: Phil Odgers

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VSRLP009

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Limited edition

Release date

2017-04-29

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5024545771312

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Phil Odgers

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Singer Songwriter

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Vinyl Star

Phil Odgers, also known as Swill, is a highly respected singer-songwriter and founding member of the influential folk-punk band The Men They Couldn't Hang. With his distinctive gravelly voice and heartfelt lyrics, Phil has been captivating audiences for over three decades. His solo work showcases his exceptional storytelling abilities and powerful vocals, drawing inspiration from traditional folk music and punk rock.
In addition to his successful solo career, Phil has collaborated with talented artists such as Naomi Bedford, Merry Hell, Oysterband, Ian Prowse, Ian McNabb, Ferocious Dog, Show Of Hands, The Icicle Works, The Alarm, Half Man Half Biscuit and many more. His collaborations have resulted in remarkable musical experiences that fuse different genres and showcase his versatility as an artist.
Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or rocking out on stage with a full band lineup, Phil Odgers continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his passionate performances and timeless songwriting. His music resonates with listeners who appreciate authentic storytelling combined with energetic melodies. Discover the compelling sounds of Phil Odgers today!

Phil ‘Swill’ Odgers is well known as one half of the legendary joint vocal strike force of The Men They Couldn’t Hang. He is also highly regarded as a solo singer/songwriter in his own right and this brilliantly fresh new album brings his songwriting prowess into sharp, bright, focus. Lyrically this is a collection of unique tales with cinematic imagery - from kitchen sink realism and social commentary to technicolor splendor. The album, in the main, was recorded in the studio built for Kirsty MacColl by Steve Lillywhite in their family home in Ealing. The studio resonates with musical history and Phil was also lucky enough to be able to use guitars previously owned by Kirsty. Musically the album has many levels – it takes Phil Odgers’ warm melodic voice and rhythmic strumming as a starting point, adds a bit of double bass, fiddle and lead guitar in all the right places. It’s never crowded. ‘The Train’ has a genuine Johnny Cash feel …in fact, on that track, Swill played the actual Martin guitar once owned by Johnny Cash. Blue Skies And A Saturday Job showcases the unusual combination of acoustic guitar with baritone and tenor sax whilst the albums only cover song, Long Stem Rose, is lovingly embraced by cornet, flugalhorn, trumpet and bass trombone. Mist On The Water, perhaps the fullest song on the album, has a full string arrangement with violins, violas and cellos adding extra depth. Piano and Drums also make a brief appearance but nothing is overplayed giving the entire album a beautifully understated feel. Phil Odgers and producer James Knight made a point of only using real instruments and live performances – no auto tune here, this is as real as it gets folks! These organic and passionate sessions have resulted in a magical and deeply accomplished album by the UK’s most underrated singer.

Roll To The Left

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