Generic Ratings: 1: Crap. 2: Okay. 3: Good. 4: Great
One of the earliest acoustic (semi) stylings from the band, this has always been a firm personal favourite, ever since I first stumbled upon it in my early downloading days. It’s one you’ll never hear any other fans talk about but I loved it from my first listen. Opening with a comedy mis-start, followed by lovely, tender guitar riff, it gives way to a stomping beat, and a simply extraordinary Bradfield vocal. It’s all about the melodies, the ability of Bradfield and possibly no other singer alive to sing them, and some quite lovely harmonies too. The lyrics are fine, taking a break from the politics, but they remain firmly in the style of anthems with a rebellious stance. It’s not too clear what the band are angry about, but they sound so happy and comfortable being angry that you get swept along with the emotion and feel free to use the chorus in your own personal tirade. The brilliant guitar solo at the end isn’t really necessary, but I’m never going to turn down a guitar solo.
Misheard Lyrics: 1. Burn ’em by our side
2. I saw the rain bleaching my whale
3. My dog gets sick of all its lice
4. Thrown a bone way outside
Actual Lyrics: 1. Burn on by our side
2. I saw the rain bleaching my way
3. My gut gets sick of all its lies
4. Thrown all hope way outside
The Spac Hole 