Kidderminster based singer-songwriter Ian Passey has been writing wry observational songs for a number of years now, spread over four albums and numerous singles, Ian has been become renowned for his dry wit and his instantly hummable melodies. Along the way the aptly named The Humdrum Express (songs documenting the everyday humdrum) has supported everyone from The Wedding Present and Miles Hunt to fellow life observers Half Man-Half Biscuit.
Ian’s latest single will resonate with every music fan and would be festival goer out there, as he waxes lyrical about missing out on that elusive ticket and deciding that you can still enjoy the festivities in the comfort of your own home. The wry ditty takes in all the highs and lows of festival life both in the comfort of your own home (having to put up with shoddy coverage and the over exposure of mediocre acts as opposed the bands you actually want to see) and at the festival itself weather, low batteries, etc..
Festival At Home is a wonderful tongue in cheek acoustic blustery number complete a delicious upbeat punk inspired guitar strum and a massive sing-a-long vocal hook that, somewhat ironically would sound great being hollered across a field by a few thousand bawdy revellers.
With The Humdrum Express you know exactly what to expect, a fun, upbeat and ultimately contagious slab of social commentary, that you can’t help liking or singing!!!
Rhythm & Booze Rating 8
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