Between Today and Yesterday [Remastered & Expanded Edition]

by Alan Price

Overview

Between Yesterday & Today was released during one of rock's more self-indulgent periods. It's therefore to Alan Price's credit that, although he chose to make a "concept" record about his maturation in working class Newcastle, he eschewed the usual trappings of conceptual rock artists. There is no fluid story line, no bombastic theme about the search for self, the songs are short and able to stand alone, and there are definitely no mellotrons or five-minute guitar solos. Price's voice also shows restraint, sounding more like a wise old uncle than a rock poster boy. But it's this complete lack of indulgence and musical embroidery that makes Between Yesterday & Today such a unique "concept" album. Price draws greatly upon the English music hall tradition (and a dollop of Randy Newman) to weave his simple, nostalgic miniatures. Each of the songs has its own personality, from the theatrical "Leftover People" to the reflective title track to the slow blues of "You're Telling Me." This album's not exactly rock, and like good literature, it requires some investment on the part of the listener. But for those who prefer humility to hype and want something different, it's worth checking out. ~ Peter Kurtz

Product Details

Release Date:	11/01/2019
Label:	Esoteric Recordings
UPC:	5013929479449

Tracks

1. Left Over People
2. Away Away
3. Between Today and Yesterday
4. In Times Like These
5. Under the Sun
6. Jarrow Song
7. City Lights
8. Look at My Face
9. Angel Eyes
10. You're Telling Me
11. Dream of Delight
12. Between Today and Yesterday
13. Jarrow Song [Single Version]
14. In Times Like These [Single Version]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alan Price   Primary Artist
Alan Price & The Electric Blues Company   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Alan Price   Composer
Seamus Egan   Annotation,Liner Notes
Peter Reynolds   Digital Remastering,Restoration
Tom Ornshaw   Artwork,Design
Roger Dopson   Coordination