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<\/p>\n I have heard it mentioned many times before that rock and roll is a young man\u2019s game. Bucking that trend right now is singer songwriter Tim Bowness. Since turning 50, Tim has produced a series of albums under his own name that has given him an identity and a recognition of his own. Age it seems, is no longer a barrier. <\/p>\n For me however, whatever Tim Bowness was going release as a follow up to the incredible \u2018Lost in the Ghostlight\u2019, was going to be received with a very critical ear. Not daring to compare the two musically, but in my mind, this was a similar moment to how I remember Pink Floyd following up their master piece \u2018Dark Side of the Wall\u2019. <\/p>\n Of course, \u2018Wish you were Here\u2019 was rightfully applauded as the great album that it has since become. But not before it had run the gauntlet of being the difficult follow up to its legendary predecessor. <\/p>\n And I admit to maybe not wanting to enjoy Tim\u2019s latest release \u2018Flowers at the Scene\u2019 because it just happened to be the follow up to one of my favourite albums of the last decade or so. And after one play I simply dismissed it. <\/p>\n After realising I was being totally unreasonable, I went back to the album. And, after a few tracks in, I found myself drawn in, by, of all things, a lyric that went \u2018Spaghetti on the floor\u2019. It did make me smile and set visions off in my mind. <\/p>\n The line introduces you to the heartbreakingly beautiful tune titled \u2018Not Married Anymore\u2019. It really got to me, and I was in. And, I can honestly say, that I cannot remember hearing the word \u2018spaghetti\u2019 being used in a lyric before. <\/p>\n Unlike Tim\u2019s other releases there does not appear to be an overriding theme. It is a collection of situational and very moving songs. Some of the songs have been revived into life from the past while some are new to this project. But all the songs are \u2018thinkers\u2019 in as much that, typical of Tim\u2019s writing, they evoke a keen sense of sadness and regret. But at the same time, recognising that life also moves forward. <\/p>\n Apart from fully detailed lyrics, the sleeve notes are sparse. They kind of hide the fact that there is a stellar cast of musicians contributing to this album. That said, Tim\u2019s unique delivery of song is still very evident. <\/p>\n Interestingly though, the production has been credited to No-man. This appears to mean that Steven Wilson has had major involvement in the album. As an aside, and on a tweet released earlier in the year, Steven mentions that the pair (he and Tim) are \u2018gradually edging towards releasing some new no-man music at some time in the not too distant future\u2019. Couple that with an interview from 2018 where Tim mentions that, while making \u2018Flowers\u2019, a recording session did take place, but it is unlike anything they have released previously \u2013 does make for a tantalising prospect. <\/p>\n Until then though, I am rightfully giving \u2018Flowers at the Scene\u2019 the kind of respect that this wonderful album fully deserves.<\/span><\/p>\n Tim Bowness \u2013 Flowers at the Scene by Pete Clemons I have heard it mentioned many times before that rock and roll is a young man\u2019s game. Bucking that trend right now is singer songwriter Tim Bowness. Since turning 50, … Continue reading
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