When Philip Selway approached some of his favourite musicians to play on his third solo record he said he imagined it as a Carole King record if she collaborated with the pioneering electronic composer Daphne Oram and invited him to drum on it. Unsurprisingly they were all sold, and so began the bringing together of an extraordinary number of gifted people, including Hannah Peel, Adrian Utley, Quinta, Marta Salogni, Valentina Magaletti and Laura Moody. Foregrounding this remarkable union of musical voices was ten songs written by Selway at home on piano and guitar that show him at the height of his songwriting powers. As 'Strange Dance' unfurls, it takes the listener through different weathers and seasons. Each song carries varied and diverse shades and textures of emotion. Lyrically, it is artful. Selway has a gift at writing heartfelt lyrics which could relate to any number of human experiences.
Track Listing:
1. Little Things - Philip Selway
2. What Keeps You Awake at Night - Philip Selway
3. Check for Signs of Life - Philip Selway
4. Picking Up Pieces - Philip Selway
5. The Other Side - Philip Selway
6. Strange Dance - Philip Selway
7. Make It Go Away - Philip Selway
8. The Heart of It All - Philip Selway
9. Salt Air - Philip Selway
10. There'll Be Better Days - Philip Selway
Year of Production: 2023
