#simon barber

5/13/22.

Since the mid-2000s many a C86 band have reunited, released new music and/or toured. I think the first example of this that came across my radar was The June Brides.

Finally, I've become aware of The Chesterfields (England). "Sweet Revenge" was their contribution to C86, but since then Dave Goldsworthy (Chesterfield) died in a tragic hit and run. The reformed group, absent a primary member, soldiered on. Simon Barber became the only link to the original lineup.

I guess it's to be expected that the newer Chesterfields sound would differ from their earlier work. This is much more indie pop in the vein of The Bats. In fact, listen to this and imagine Robert Scott and Kaye Woodward singing and jangling along. Imagine Malcolm Grant steadily holding the driving beat.

If nothing else, listen to "Our Songbird Has Gone" - a tribute to Dave Goldsworthy, but also the greatest name-dropping song I've ever heard.

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