My Foolish Pride - The Charlatans Single Review

The Charlatans
The Charlatans

Single Review

Sometimes as a band it is your inadvertent decisions that define you. With the Madchester mainstays, The Charlatans, the choice of sauntering, lush indie rattle of new single 'Foolish Pride'. That serves as a personal and intimately reflective number, is also a wider ranging shot at the growing hostilities in the world.

It is the way that the song can be seen as a celebration of the contribution of the pulsing and deft percussion Jon Brookes, who, right from the off instils a sturdy toe-tapping combo, setting a sprightly tone. Given that this founding member recently collapsed on stage in Philadelphia, just as The Charlatans were re-affirming their reputation in America, as an evergreen and ranging indie act. It is a timely reminder of Brooke's value to the band, as a robust and steady drummer.

This sauntering pop sprinkled single shows up the resilience and versatility of this longstanding Madchester surviving outfit. It's just a shame that it often takes an unfortunate occurrence for you to fully appreciate the contribution someone in a band. Of course, Tim Burgess is sincere and clear in his vocal delivery, as always, but he won't mind taking a backseat in this song.

David Adair

Gigs

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