The Boo Radleys "Giant Steps" (1993)
Named after the excellent John Coltrane album of the same name this was the third album the Radleys released. It was also on about the third record label
they'd been signed to up to that point.
They had been on Rough Trade records, but when it collapsed they were
picked up by Creation Records... yet to sign Oasis, but still with
Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and Teenage Fanclub on the roster.
Giant Steps is the Boo's second album for Creation and it lives up to
its name with a huge range of styles covered across its 17 tracks.
There's dubby reggae covered in squalls of feedback, there's Beach
Boys-esque chamber pop clashing with loud rock, psychedelic balladry
with avant noise overlaid.
It's another case where I probably find the runtime a bit long for my
tastes, but it's still a musically interesting and enjoyable album that
I'd be happy to spin again.
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