Bill Pritchard
Haunted
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英国のSSW
1964年、イングランドのウェスト・ミッドランズ 生まれ
British singer/songwriter Bill Pritchard has been on a path just outside of the limelight since he began releasing solo albums in the late ‘80s. Occupying the time-honored role of “your favorite musician’s favorite musician,” Pritchard’s thoughtful, storytelling tunes have been championed by other artists, and placed by critics alongside the introspective and clever styles of Lloyd Cole, Robyn Hitchcock, and the like. Pritchard’s 1991 album Jolie was a landmark for him, as its pop-friendly arrangements and heightened production approach from the Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie made it one of his most well-received records. Though Pritchard never strayed completely from a pop sound, he’s also experimented with different sides of his songwriting; exploring somber piano balladry, and leaning into a downturned folk style on his 2023 collaboration with poet Patrick Woodcock. Haunted is perhaps the most lively and decorated album Pritchard has made since Jolie, with arrangements heavy on bright horns, upbeat tempos, and excitable melodies, all serving the same intelligent songwriting style that’s long been the bedrock of his craft. The album charges out of the gates with “Perpetual Tourist,” an affable pop song built on Felt-esque organ lines, jumpy drums, and Pritchard’s signature bone-dry lyrics, with moments of wit and humor so sharp they take a few listens to catch.
Bill Pritchard
Three Months, Three Weeks & Two Days
1989