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Martin Newell – The Greatest Living Englishman – Cassette Tape

 

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Martin Newell – The Greatest Living Englishman – Cassette

The Greatest Living Englishman is an album by the British singer-songwriter Martin Newell, released in 1993. This album is often considered a classic of the British indie pop genre.

The Greatest Living Englishman features Newell’s distinctive blend of catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and nostalgic themes. The album is known for its jangly guitar pop sound, reminiscent of classic British pop acts from the 1960s and 1970s.

As it was produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge (who also plays most of the drums), this was Newell’s first project to receive any semblance of mainstream media attention in the U.S. What he was presenting, however, differed little in essence from what he’d been doing since Cleaners From Venus started in the early ’80s: tuneful pop with heart and clever lyrics that could be joyfully optimistic, whimsically satirical, or dourly cynical. In fact, a few of these songs are remakes of things that Newell had done in the Cleaners days, such as “Home Counties Boy” and the very Kinks-like “A Street Called Prospect” and “Christmas in Suburbia.”

The production was more in line with state-of-the-art standards, but really the results were no worse or better than on Newell’s ’80s recordings: less idiosyncratically homespun, perhaps, but more accessible to a wider audience. Playing, as always, like a snapshot of English life, it’s the most suitable introduction to Newell’s work, not in the least because it’s one of his few albums that’s reasonably obtainable without a major effort.

Songs on the album include tracks such as “Goodbye Dreaming Fields,” “She Rings the Changes,” and the title track “The Greatest Living Englishman.” These songs showcase Newell’s talent for crafting memorable hooks and evocative lyrics, as well as his unique vocal delivery.

The Greatest Living Englishman is a highly regarded album in the indie pop genre, celebrated for its timeless songwriting and charmingly British sensibility. It remains a favorite among fans of indie music and a standout release in Martin Newell’s extensive discography.

Pipeline Records

Featuring Andy Partridge of XTC

Track Listing
1. Goodbye Dreaming Fields
2. Before The Hurricane
3. We’ll Build A House
4. Greatest Living Englishman, The
5. She Rings The Changes
6. Home Counties Boy
7. Street Called Prospect, A
8. Christmas In Suburbia
9. Straight To You Boy
10. Jangling Man, The
11. Green-Gold Girl Of The Summer, The
12. Englishman’s Home, An

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