And The Unicorn [CD]

And The Unicorn is the first solo album from Robots In Disguise's Sue Denim, released on Sue's own label, Superhealthy. Recorded and co-produced in North Wales with award-winning producer/mixer David Wrench (Bear In Heaven, Caribou, The School, James Yorkston, Y Niwl), And The Unicorn presents a mixture of simple and honest tracks that are less typical singer-songwriter and more nostalgic pop - sometimes reminiscent of a female Syd Barrett, Jonathan Richman, or Kevin Ayers. Musically, And The Unicorn is based around acoustic guitar and piano, with Sue's voice sounding natural, dynamic and intimate. She uses her bass skills to sweet dubby effect on the opening track, 'Bicycle', and plays Velvet Underground style violin on 'I'm Not An Island'. Added to this are electric guitars, massed percussion, layered harmonies, and during recording breaks Sue cycled around Anglesey & Bangor making field recordings, sometimes referencing the lyrics of the songs - rain in 'Hollow', a walk on the pier in 'The Plan' - and sometimes less literal, more mood-inducing - ticking clocks in 'For JT & Carson & Emli'.

• Format Detail: CD
• Format: CD
• Genre: Rock