The Hum by Howl Griff

After the acclaimed Welsh-language debut, Howl Griff speak in tongues with their first English-language album.

Recorded in Cardiff next to a taxis' knackers yard a goal-kick from Ninian Park, the 13 songs span a wide range of musical styles and lyrical themes.

From the Krautrock opener Bluebirds to the epic closer Lies & Facts – imagine Neil Young fronting Doves – the album displays Howl Griff's ever-eclectic but always interesting musical influences, from the Delgados to Dr Feelgood, Traffic to Teenage Fanclub and Steely Dan to Slade.

“A new band we love... bloody lush” – Lauren Laverne, BBC 6music

“A soothing set of pop/folk, rock-flavoured life-affirming songs that's well worth a listen. It's an album that'll put a spring in your step despite the November rain” – The Independent

“They deal in lush, gorgeous harmonies and warm 60s melodies, and the result is quite lovely” – Stuff magazine

“Another hooky-but-urgent stack of guitar-based jollies. Whimsically brilliant, consistently clever and shot through with infectious licks” – What Hi-Fi magazine

“Harmonies chime, Rickenbackers soar and a Farfisa follows the beat in a smiling dance of lush melodies, charming lyrics and sunshine pop chops” – Bournemouth Echo

Tracklist

1.	Bluebirds	3:48

2.	Crash and Burn	3:14

3.	Devotion	3:00

4.	Giving it the Always	2:41

5.	Back to Normality	5:24

6.	Unselfish	3:28

7.	Uduhudu	3:54

8.	Hideaway	3:10

9.	Jean's Therapy	2:19

10.	Dark Energy	4:02

11.	Sunrise	2:24

12.	Surreal	2:55

13.	Lies and Facts	5:32

Credits

released November 8, 2010

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