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Graft And Grief

Sean McGowan

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Format: LP

Cat No: XMREP163LP

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Release Date:  08 September 2017

Label:  Xtra Mile Recordings Ltd. / Xtra Mile Recordings

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5056032310223

Genres:  Rock  Alternative  

Release Date:  08 September 2017

Label:  Xtra Mile Recordings Ltd. / Xtra Mile Recordings

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5056032310216

Genres:  Rock  Alternative  

  • Description

    Following the exciting news that Southampton-born singer Seán McGowan has signed a deal with Xtra Mile Recordings – he now reveals details of a brand new EP 'Graft & Grief' to be released 8th September 2017 on silver vinyl, CD and digital.


    The 7 track EP features the singles 'No Show', 'Apple Core' and 'Costa Del Solution'. With two poems book-ending the EP, 'Graft & Grief' showcases Seán's lyrical dexterity, knack for penning a catchy melody and laser sharp social commentary. 'No Show' puts zero-hour-contract, minimum-wage drudgery into riotous perspective, rebellion in half-arsed job performance, revenge in furiously-paced folk-punk whilst 'Apple Core' draws gentle echoed gallops while Seán spits lyrics at a pace, a rowdy chorus nailing his unexpected eloquence.


    'Dog Tag' flows from chin-up confidence to raw honesty and 'Clear Conscience' rumbles with drum rolls under soft guitars.


    Finally, new song 'Costa Del Solution' is a bright, sunny jangle set upon high street despondency and twists the cliché of a beach holiday escape.'Graft & Grief' is an impressive showcase for his rollicking full-band set of socially spot-on songs; an insight into realities of being young and musically-motivated in modern England.

    Description

    Following the exciting news that Southampton-born singer Seán McGowan has signed a deal with Xtra Mile Recordings – he now reveals details of a brand new EP 'Graft & Grief' to be released 8th September 2017 on silver vinyl, CD and digital.


    The 7 track EP features the singles 'No Show', 'Apple Core' and 'Costa Del Solution'. With two poems book-ending the EP, 'Graft & Grief' showcases Seán's lyrical dexterity, knack for penning a catchy melody and laser sharp social commentary. 'No Show' puts zero-hour-contract, minimum-wage drudgery into riotous perspective, rebellion in half-arsed job performance, revenge in furiously-paced folk-punk whilst 'Apple Core' draws gentle echoed gallops while Seán spits lyrics at a pace, a rowdy chorus nailing his unexpected eloquence.


    'Dog Tag' flows from chin-up confidence to raw honesty and 'Clear Conscience' rumbles with drum rolls under soft guitars. Finally, new song 'Costa Del Solution' is a bright, sunny jangle set upon high street despondency and twists the cliché of a beach holiday escape.


    'Graft & Grief' is an impressive showcase for his rollicking full-band set of socially spot-on songs; an insight into realities of being young and musically-motivated in modern England.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Gag Part 1
      • 2. No Show
      • 3. Apple Core
      • 4. Dog Tag
      • 5. Clear Conscience
      • 6. Costa Del Solution
      • 7. Gag Part 2

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Gag Part 1
      • 2. No Show
      • 3. Apple Core

      Side 2

      • 1. Dog Tag
      • 2. Clear Conscience
      • 3. Costa Del Solution
      • 4. Gag Part 2