Andy Bell

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<a href="spotify:artist:0WPY9nnBy01s5QOt4o4oQX" data-name="Ride">Ride</a> guitarist and songwriter <a href="spotify:artist:0DCLBHSfbqLoGK3ikLGPxc" data-name="Andy Bell">Andy Bell</a>’s third solo album ‘pinball wanderer’ is an otherworldly collection of intergalactic wizardry that mixes psychedelic melodies, Can-via-The Stone Roses grooves and Arthur Russell-style experimental textures. With guest appearances from <a href="spotify:artist:69IZoi4l9e7KcUpbgP9K7e" data-name="Dot Allison">Dot Allison</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:2CqEOngQOOMstJupNn6Hmf" data-name="NEU!">NEU!</a> legend <a href="spotify:artist:4njCJpFlUJkSmFRj6vDZ9D" data-name="Michael Rother">Michael Rother</a> on a cover of <a href="spotify:artist:6emLiLQsxkbmQMs0Bn51h3" data-name="The Passions">The Passions</a>’ peerless post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’, it is perfect for both deep-listening headphones moments and cutting across the coolest, most understated dancefloors. The loose-limbed rhythm tracks were the starting point and were laid down with the help of Andy’s old <a href="spotify:artist:2DaxqgrOhkeH0fpeiQq2f4" data-name="Oasis">Oasis</a> bandmate Gem Archer. The rest followed after an intense all-night session last summer, with the completed album being delivered the following morning. It’s Andy’s finest work to date; a quintessential nighttime record where you can slip through the gaps in the notes and revel in the moment.