Issue 47, circa 2004
<p><b><img src="Art/md_blegvad.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="floatl" alt="" border="0" />PETER BLEGVAD. King Strut And Other Stories. What Records WHAT9 CD.</b><br /> Must admit, up until recently (thanks to Ian) I'd not really given master Blegvad much time. This is the first official album I've actually heard, and I can tell you this - I shall certainly be checking out many more! Andy Partridge (XTC) and Syd Straw (Golden Palominos) help out on the odd track, but the majority of the material is all Blegvad's, and the man is a very well gifted songwriter. All the songs on here are superb, featuring catchy hooks, really pleasant and unassuming, with some great guitar in and amongst. Eleven tracks in all, especial stand outs being Northern Lights, the title track, On Obsession, Gold and Stranger To Myself. Obviously I've heard the man when he was in the Palominos and Slapp Happy, but like I say, I tended to overlook his solo work. As I've said, this is soon to be corrected. Not quite rock, not quite folk, very definitely superb listening. (Dw)</p>
