While their tunes could never have been labelled timeless their signature organ did recall an era that is the most revered in rock and roll history. And for all that the Inspiral Carpets left an indelible impression on those who fell head over heels for their early albums (patchiness bedevilled album 3 and its successors). Hailing from Oldham the Inspirals seamlessly jumped the madchester bandwagon (geographically they were entitled to) and became one of its leading lights. While they lacked in Stone Roses cool, Happy Mondays authenticity and Charlatans youthful vigour they more than made up for in good humour and a sprinkling of outstanding tunes. ‘She Comes In The Fall’ is one of their best, an indie disco staple of the day it still sounds impressive bedecked in faux sixties machinations and a distinctive drumroll that Reni himself would have been proud to call his own. Cool as fuck in other words. KD
The Inspiral Carpets – She Comes In The Fall
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Ta very much.
I always wanted the “cool as fuck” t-shirt.
As you quite rightly point out, no Stone Roses but they still had a few belter tunes.
Whilst never enjoying being a pedant, someone has to do it. Reni was the drummer!
That new kid of yours is turning your brain to mush.
Easy now Kev.
As mush as the words escaping from a high speed eskimos lips.
Fixed Matthew!