Twice Around the World is the second album from Dean and Dale Hoth, who are the Eddies and are helped by Earle Mankey (check out his more than admirable credits down the years), who does production duties and thumps the tubs for them too. Powerpop is the the name of the game and The Eddies like to make sure you feel good during and after listening to their work, so as to set you up for the rest of the day. There are classic British Invasion influences at work here or perhaps more particularly mod influences and if you include a song called 'Red With Purple Flashes' and have the name Eddie as part of your band's moniker then you are probably in the thrall of the godlike guitar genius that is Eddie Phillips and The Creation, which absolutely fine as far as this reviewer is concerned as it's nice to know that that particular mod icon's influence is still able to reach out across the years and across the pond too.'65 Film Show' is quite a 'punky or new wave' start, even though it's a mid paced song, it's drum heavy and has a slightly jerky feel, but the interesting guitar work and the effects that accompany are there to assure that listener that The Eddies have their own ideas and aren't slavish copyists. 'Red With Purple Flashes' has a more straight ahead powerpop feel, but again the instrumention and arrangement indicates a spirit of adventure and almost gives you the impression of the song having been produced by Joe Meek, with it's blend of wacky but throroughly enjoyable outer space sounds. 'Don't Know Where To Start' has the feel of The Creation in the way the guitar rythmn pulsates and propels this great song along. The vocals and harmonies are cleverly worked out and make the song sound big and anthemic. 'Debbie Jones' again is a straightforward song that's embellished by inventive and clever vocal injections. 'Stranger In The House' is possibly the most west coast sounding song of all, has all it's powerpop credentials on display and is a fine and fitting set closer.The whole album is very enjoyable and The Eddies slant on the powerpop genre is very distinctive and well thought out and it all begs you to take another listen to this very capable band's music.
Reviewed By Kevin Wallbank
1. 65 Film Show 2. Good Together 3. Red With Purple Flashes 4. Stranger In The House 5. Don't Know Where To Start 6. Colour My World 7. Good Times 8. Debbie Jones 9. Jungle Beat 10. Don't Know Where To Start (Bonus Track) The Eddies, Mark Le Gallez 11. Stranger In The House (Bonus Track)
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