THE WOODENTOPS - Giant

LP Rough Trade Records 1986
CD Rough Trade Records 1986 with bonus track



"In this era of retro-rock, revivals and ripoffs, it's not easy to find truly innovative pop music. That's what makes this quintet from Peckham so special - they literally defy categorization. Led by the exuberant Rolo McGinty, the Woodentops employ only the barest of essentials - vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitars, bass and rudimentary drums. (...) The Woodentops' long-awaited debut album proved to be more than worth the wait. Giant is a bright handful of pop gems hallmarked with the band's special sound. They've filled out musically with the addition of trumpet, marimba, strings and accordion, and the songs are more structured. But that in no way detracts from their originality. You're not likely to hear more innovative pop than Hear Me James, Love Affair with Everyday Livin' or Travelling Man. An incredible first album".
(Altricia Gethers,Trouser Press)

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