[2019-06-21] The Galileo 7 "There Is Only Now" (Damaged Goods)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:11 pm

Description
Brand new album from Medway's finest psych-beat combo!

Heritage can be a harsh mistress. Ex-This, formerly of That. Past acclaim - particularly when it's attached to some of the most visceral and elemental rock 'n' roll of one's generation - can become both a help and a hindrance; impossible to shake off but crucial to continued acceptance in the fickle world of pop music. Not that this is any concern of The Galileo 7 of course. As the title of their sixth album proudly proclaims, There Is Only Now, and this record is nothing if not Now! From humble beginnings 10 years ago as a DIY outlet for Allan Crockford's songwriting ambitions (he was rarely afforded such luxuries as bass-wielding anchorman of The Prisoners, JTQ, Prime Movers, Solarflares et al) The Galileo 7 has evolved into a powerhouse live act delivering the kind of lysergically-inclined technicolour garage-rock rarely witnessed these days; one born of experience, exploration and an enjoyment of one's own craft. Following a period of fluctuation, the present line-up stabilised around Crockford (vocals, guitar), Paul Moss (bass, vocals), Viv Bonsels (keyboard, vocals) and the busiest man in garage, Matthew 'Mole' Lambert (drums, vocals) - yep, there are a lot of vocals in the mix here and the record is all the brighter for it. The G7's long-players since 2016's storming live in the studio set Live-O-Graphic have carried way more clout as a result of this newfound energy, breathing fresh life into Crockford's songs as the songs themselves delve ever more skilfully into a pool populated with Dandyish psychedelic pop, British Invasion muscle, new-wave sparkle and that ever-present Medway magic.

Tracklist
1. Everything Is Everything Else
2. Too Late
3. There Is Only Now
4. Slipping Away
5. Let Go
6. The World Looks Different Today
7. Looking Up
8. The Last Hours Of Aldous Huxley
9. Crooked Smile
10. I Dream Of Sleep
11. Dandy In Aspic
12. (I've Got Them Old) Microcosmic Blues (Again)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLB7TTQ/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Great, great news! :yay:

Pre-ordered! :thumbsup:

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:52 pm

The album trailer:

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Received my shipping notice!

Jumped the gun ladies & gentlemen. This happens sometimes when I get TOO excited. :facepalm:

Actually the E-Mail was:

Hello,

We have good news! One of your pre-ordered items is now eligible for release date delivery and has been upgraded at no additional charge. Your new delivery estimate is:

The Galileo 7 "There Is Only Now"
Estimated arrival date: June 21, 2019

11 more days but who's counting. (I AM) :yay:

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:12 pm

Having to wait until the 21st is good, because in the meantime we have a pre-order price drop -- reduced by nearly $3, down to $13.19:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLB7TTQ/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Linda wrote:

Having to wait until the 21st is good, because in the meantime we have a pre-order price drop -- reduced by nearly $3, down to $13.19:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLB7TTQ/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:23 pm

"Slipping Away":

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:09 pm

"Looking Up":

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

On first listen was really impressed. Having basically full catalogue on these guys this one really grabbed me. More power in their power-pop and their psyche flourishes abound. A winner here!

[2019-06-21] The Galileo 7 "There Is Only Now" (Damaged Goods)

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